Alicia Jackson

Alicia M. Jackson serves as the primary procurement lead for the DOL – CAS Division 4 Procurement within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management, where she manages the acquisition of specialized analytical and industrial instrumentation critical to federal workplace safety enforcement. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle procurement of precision measuring devices, gas detection systems, process sensors, and laboratory-grade monitoring equipment used by OSHA and labor inspection personnel. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning purchases with the agency’s mission to modernize field capabilities and enhance regulatory oversight through advanced technical solutions. Jackson maintains strategic relationships with a diverse pool of manufacturers and technical service providers specializing in industrial instrumentation, with a preference for vendors capable of delivering calibrated, NIST-traceable devices and integrated software platforms. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical validation, performance-based specifications, and vendor responsiveness to federal safety standards. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages firms with proven expertise in hazardous environment instrumentation and field-deployable sensor systems. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 29% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She actively leverages socioeconomic programs to expand access for small disadvantaged, HUBZone, and women-owned firms capable of meeting stringent technical requirements. Her approach balances competitive sourcing with deliberate inclusion to foster innovation and resilience in the supplier base. Jackson’s primary NAICS focus includes 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing), and 334513 (Industrial Process Control Instruments), reflecting deep expertise in procuring gas chromatographs, portable multi-gas detectors, pressure and flow sensors, and environmental monitoring systems. She specializes in acquisitions requiring compliance with OSHA, NIOSH, and ANSI standards, ensuring that all procured equipment supports accurate, real-time data collection in high-risk industrial environments.