Shaneika I Berryman

Shaneika I. Berryman serves as a key procurement professional within the Contracts and Acquisitions Management unit of the U.S. Department of Education, where she supports the strategic acquisition of professional services critical to advancing postsecondary education policy, research, and institutional capacity. She manages the full lifecycle of contract actions, from requirement development and market research through award and performance monitoring, with a focus on ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with the Department’s mission to strengthen federal student aid systems and data infrastructure. Her acquisitions primarily involve expert consulting, analytical research, and management support services that inform evidence-based decision-making across federal education programs. Berryman maintains a consistent working relationship with LPE-STRATEGIES LLC, a primary contractor providing specialized research and management consulting services in the education sector. Her procurement pattern reflects a preference for established, high-capacity vendors with demonstrated expertise in social science research and administrative management, indicating a reliance on proven performance and technical competence over frequent vendor rotation. These partnerships are typically structured as task-order or indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts to support ongoing, mission-critical initiatives. Her contracting activity shows no use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on technical merit and institutional capacity over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the agency’s need for specialized, non-commoditized expertise in highly regulated domains. Berryman’s procurement portfolio is dominated by NAICS 541720 (Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities), reflecting a strong focus on policy analysis, educational outcome evaluation, and data-driven research. She also frequently procures services under NAICS 541611 for administrative management consulting, particularly in areas related to regulatory compliance, program evaluation, and operational efficiency within federal student aid systems. Her technical expertise lies at the intersection of education policy, data governance, and federal compliance frameworks.