Tracey Crockett

Tracey Crockett serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing federal acquisitions within the education and training sector, ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and promoting efficient, transparent procurement practices. She oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions—from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration—primarily supporting institutional and operational needs in higher education and educational support services. Her portfolio emphasizes complex service-based contracts requiring rigorous performance metrics and compliance with federal education standards, making her a key liaison between agency stakeholders and qualified vendors. While specific contractor names are not publicly available, Tracey routinely engages with a diverse pool of vendors, including educational technology providers, curriculum developers, and training service firms. Her procurement approach prioritizes competitive bidding and value-based selection, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of delivering scalable, high-quality educational solutions. She maintains a collaborative working relationship with industry representatives, ensuring alignment with federal requirements while encouraging innovation and responsiveness in contract performance. Tracey demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately one-third of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for small businesses, particularly those certified under socioeconomic programs, while maintaining compliance with competitive acquisition thresholds. The remaining two-thirds of her awards are non-set-aside, indicating a balanced approach that supports both small business goals and broader market competition. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 611310 (Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools) and 611710 (Educational Support Services), each representing one-third of her portfolio, with additional activity in 611630 (Language Schools) and 519190 (Other Information Services). She specializes in procuring academic support services, language instruction, educational software, and institutional training solutions, demonstrating deep expertise in the federal education services domain and a nuanced understanding of institutional procurement needs.