Alexis Jackson

Alexis Jackson serves as a strategic procurement lead within Clemson University’s operational support framework, managing acquisitions that align with the university’s mission of advancing research excellence and institutional sustainability. While not holding a formal contracting officer title, Jackson plays a critical role in facilitating the procurement of facilities services, laboratory infrastructure, and specialized support systems essential to maintaining Clemson’s research ecosystems. Their work spans the full acquisition lifecycle—from needs assessment and market research to contract execution and performance monitoring—ensuring compliance with state and federal procurement regulations while supporting the university’s operational resilience and scientific mission. Jackson’s contractor relationships are primarily centered on service providers delivering facilities management, janitorial, landscaping, and commercial printing services, alongside vendors supplying analytical laboratory instrumentation and technical support solutions. These partnerships are typically established through competitive sealed bidding and simplified acquisition procedures, emphasizing reliability, regulatory compliance, and service consistency over vendor size or certification status. The working relationships reflect a preference for established, local, and regionally based vendors with proven track records in institutional service delivery. There is no preference for socioeconomic set-asides; all procurements are conducted under open competition, with 100% of awards issued without 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other designated set-aside mechanisms. This reflects a mission-driven approach prioritizing functional suitability and operational continuity over socioeconomic targeting. Jackson’s procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS categories 561720 (janitorial services), 561730 (landscaping services), 323111 (commercial printing), and 334516 (analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing). Their expertise lies in acquiring mission-critical support services and high-precision instrumentation used in engineering and life sciences research, ensuring that Clemson’s laboratories remain equipped with calibrated, compliant, and cutting-edge tools necessary for peer-reviewed scientific output.