Shiran Zerach

Shiran Zerach serves as a Contracting Officer for the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), where she manages the acquisition of critical educational support services to sustain K-12 schooling for military-connected students across global and domestic installations. In this role, she executes full lifecycle procurement activities—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and DoD-specific policies. Her portfolio centers on mission-critical contracts that enable curriculum delivery, student support systems, and school infrastructure enhancements, aligning procurement outcomes with DoDEA’s strategic goal of academic excellence in dispersed, high-demand environments. Zerach maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including AMD International Technologies LLC, CoreTech Consulting Inc., Effective Communication Strategies LLC, Residential Enhancements, Inc., and FGI Solutions LLC. These partnerships primarily involve the provision of educational technology, instructional design, facility upgrades, and communication services tailored to DoDEA’s unique operational context. Her contracting approach reflects a preference for established vendors with proven experience in delivering scalable, secure, and culturally responsive solutions to military community schools. Zerach’s procurement portfolio exhibits no set-aside preferences, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on maximizing competition and selecting the most capable providers regardless of socioeconomic status, consistent with DoDEA’s operational urgency and need for specialized technical expertise. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 611710 (Educational Support Services), which accounts for two-thirds of her portfolio, encompassing curriculum development, tutoring services, and educational technology integration. The remaining third falls under NAICS 511130 (Other Publishing Industries), reflecting contracts for educational content creation and digital learning materials. Zerach’s expertise lies in acquiring services that directly enhance instructional quality and student outcomes in complex, globally distributed school environments.