Tae Kim

Tae Kim supports the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) in managing critical procurement activities that enable the delivery of high-quality K-12 education to military-connected students worldwide. While their formal title is not listed, their procurement role centers on acquiring educational technology, instructional support services, and infrastructure-enabling solutions aligned with DoDEA’s mission of academic excellence in globally dispersed environments. They oversee a diverse portfolio of contracts involving curriculum development tools, communications systems, and operational support services, ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and DoD educational standards. Kim 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 reflect a strategic emphasis on technology integration, instructional design, and facility-related support services. The contractor base includes both established firms and specialized small businesses, suggesting a balanced approach to vendor engagement that prioritizes technical capability and mission alignment over volume-driven sourcing. Set-aside preferences indicate a strong inclination toward full and open competition, with 66.7% of acquisitions conducted without socioeconomic set-asides. However, a significant 33.3% of contracts are awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides (FAR 19.5), demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small businesses without targeting specific categories like 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. This pattern reflects a preference for broad-based small business participation over narrowly defined socioeconomic programs. Kim’s procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers) and 541199 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), each accounting for one-third of activity, indicating heavy investment in educational software, digital learning platforms, and specialized consulting services. Additional emphasis on NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design) and 334220 (Communications Equipment Manufacturing) underscores expertise in integrating technology infrastructure and broadcast systems into DoDEA’s global school network.