Nadia Saba

Nadia Saba serves as a Contract Specialist within the Contracts and Acquisitions Management unit of the Department of Education, where she plays a pivotal role in executing strategic procurements that support federal education policy and institutional capacity building. She manages the full lifecycle of professional services contracts, with a primary focus on technical and analytical support for postsecondary education data systems, regulatory compliance frameworks, and federal student aid infrastructure. Her acquisitions are mission-critical, ensuring the agency’s ability to collect, analyze, and report on national education outcomes through evidence-based contracting practices. Nadia maintains a consistent working relationship with LPE-STRATEGIES LLC, a primary contractor providing specialized computer-related services that align with the agency’s data modernization goals. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous vendor performance evaluations. She fosters long-term, results-driven partnerships with vendors who demonstrate technical proficiency in educational analytics, system integration, and federal compliance support. Nadia’s contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This indicates a deliberate focus on selecting the most qualified providers based on technical merit and past performance, rather than socioeconomic designations. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her process remains transparent and compliant with all federal acquisition regulations. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), encompassing custom software development, data management systems, statistical modeling, and technical consulting services tailored to federal education reporting requirements. She specializes in acquiring solutions that enhance the scalability, security, and interoperability of national education data platforms, demonstrating deep expertise in the intersection of public policy and information technology.