Lee, John Yong-Ha

John Yong-Ha Lee is a sole proprietorship providing consulting and advisory services to the federal government. As a registered vendor in SAM.gov since 2014, Lee holds several blanket purchase agreements (BPAs) with the Department of State to provide temporary meeting, language, and advisory services in support of the agency's global operations and policy objectives.

Through BPA calls awarded in fiscal year 2022, Lee has provided specialized consulting on topics such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, product recalls, and military cooperation with South Korea. The services facilitate working meetings, virtual events, press engagements, and bilateral dialogues between Department principals, foreign counterparts, and subject matter experts. Contract values range from $753 to $4,143 for discrete efforts with performance periods between April and August 2022. The Bureau of Administration utilizes Lee's technical knowledge and advisory capabilities to efficiently obtain targeted expertise through small contract actions that advance diplomatic, regulatory, and defense cooperation priorities.

Lee also holds a BPA for language support services focused on interpretation, translation, and cultural advising for Department activities worldwide. Additionally, as a registered SAM entity without listed subcontractors, Lee performs awarded tasks as an individual subject matter expert. No set-aside provisions have applied to the identified awards.