ShaHannah Brown

ShaHannah Brown serves as the primary contracting lead for the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), overseeing the acquisition of critical educational technology, information services, and operational infrastructure to support K-12 schools serving military-connected students worldwide. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions, she ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning purchases with DoDEA’s mission of academic excellence and equitable access. Her portfolio primarily includes technology hardware, digital learning platforms, and administrative support services essential to maintaining functional, modern school environments in globally dispersed locations. Brown maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors, including AMD International Technologies LLC, CoreTech Consulting Inc., and FGI Solutions LLC, who provide specialized IT equipment, systems integration, and educational technology solutions. She also collaborates regularly with Effective Communication Strategies LLC and Residential Enhancements, Inc. for outreach, facility support, and logistical services. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and vendor accountability, fostering long-term partnerships with firms capable of delivering scalable, secure, and mission-critical solutions under demanding operational conditions. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with 62.5% of acquisitions conducted as unrestricted competitions and 25% designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. An additional 12.5% are awarded through 8(a) competed programs, demonstrating active engagement with disadvantaged small businesses. She prioritizes small business participation without compromising mission readiness, consistently leveraging set-aside authorities to expand vendor diversity while maintaining competitive rigor. Brown’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334118 for computer peripheral equipment and 511210 for software publishing, reflecting her expertise in acquiring educational technology systems and digital learning platforms. She also regularly procures services under NAICS 561599 and 519290, including travel coordination and web-based information services, underscoring her role in supporting both instructional and administrative operations across DoDEA’s global footprint.