Thatsanee Schwarzmann

Thatsanee Schwarzmann serves as a Contract Officer for the Department of Defense Education Activity’s Pacific Region Office, where she manages the acquisition of critical services supporting K–12 educational operations across the Indo-Pacific theater. Responsible for executing full-cycle contracting actions under FAR and DFARS, she ensures timely procurement of resources that sustain academic continuity for military-connected students. Her portfolio includes a diverse range of acquisitions—from administrative support and educational services to infrastructure-related goods and transportation—aligning with the agency’s mission to deliver high-quality, stable education in remote and overseas locations. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Schwarzmann maintains collaborative relationships with a broad spectrum of vendors, including firms specializing in educational support, facility services, and student transportation. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, competitive solicitation, and compliance with federal procurement standards, fostering partnerships that meet the unique logistical and operational demands of overseas DoDEA schools. Schwarzmann demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 20% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Although the majority of her contracts remain open to all competitors, she consistently prioritizes socioeconomic programs that empower small businesses, reflecting DoDEA’s broader goals of equitable access and community engagement in procurement. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Office Administrative Services (561110) and Educational Support Services (611710), reflecting her core responsibility in sustaining school operations. She also procures sporting and athletic goods (339920), charter bus services (485510), and telecommunications infrastructure (517312), demonstrating expertise in supporting both academic and extracurricular programs. Her technical domain spans operational logistics, student safety systems, and facility-enabled learning environments, making her a key enabler of DoDEA’s mission-critical educational delivery in the Pacific.