Roscoe H Price, III

Roscoe H. Price, III serves as a Contracting Officer within the Contracts and Acquisitions Management unit of the U.S. Department of Education, where he oversees the procurement of professional services critical to advancing federal education policy, regulatory compliance, and institutional capacity. His portfolio centers on acquiring technical, analytical, and operational support services that underpin national data collection systems, postsecondary research initiatives, and student aid infrastructure. Price manages full lifecycle acquisitions under FAR and agency-specific guidelines, emphasizing performance-based contracting, competitive bidding, and strategic sourcing to ensure alignment with the Department’s mission of evidence-driven education reform. He maintains a consistent working relationship with LPE-STRATEGIES LLC, a primary contractor providing specialized analytical and policy support services. His contracting patterns reflect collaborative, long-term partnerships with firms capable of delivering high-complexity, knowledge-based solutions in education research and data systems. Price engages with vendors through multiple contract vehicles, including Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) and task order mechanisms, ensuring flexibility and responsiveness to evolving program needs. His set-aside preferences demonstrate a balanced approach to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately one-third of awards directed toward 8(a) competed contracts, while the majority of procurements remain open to all eligible offerors under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on leveraging small business innovation without compromising competition or mission requirements. Price’s procurement focus is concentrated in three primary NAICS categories: 511210 (Software Publishers), 484210 (Used Household and Office Goods Moving), and 323111 (Commercial Printing). These reflect a unique blend of digital content development, logistical support for educational materials, and print-based dissemination services—all essential to operationalizing federal education programs. His expertise spans both technical and logistical domains, enabling him to manage diverse, mission-critical acquisitions with precision and compliance.