Office of Legislation and Congressional Affairs

The Department of Education Office of Legislation and Congressional Affairs is a civilian sub-agency within the Education Department that handles legislative relations and congressional communications on behalf of the Department; it does not function as a purchasing or grants organization.

The office has awarded 10 federal contracts cumulatively since 2006, with the most recent award closing on June 16, 2016. Combined potential value across all awards stands at $104 thousand, with $64 thousand obligated. Activity has been sparse and non-uniform: 3 awards in 2007, 2 in 2009, 1 each in 2010 and 2011, and 1 in 2016. Six distinct prime contractors have been awarded across the portfolio. Ninety percent of awards carry no set-aside designation; the remaining 10 percent is small-business set-aside. No contract opportunities or grant activity are recorded against the office.

The scale, dormancy, and nature of this contract footprint—legislative and congressional affairs operations typically procure support services rather than mission-critical goods or systems—indicate the office does not function as an active procurement venue for external firms. No pursuit of contract work at this office is warranted.