Amber Jacobson

Amber Jacobson serves as the Communications and STEM Engagement Lead, where she drives strategic outreach and public engagement initiatives to advance science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education and awareness. In her procurement role, she specializes in securing professional services that support science communication, public STEM programming, curriculum development, and digital engagement platforms. Her acquisitions are mission-critical to expanding public understanding of technical domains and fostering inclusive participation in STEM fields, aligning with broader federal goals for science literacy and workforce development. She typically manages task orders and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts under the broad category of professional, scientific, and technical services. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, Jacobson’s procurement pattern suggests collaboration with a diverse range of firms specializing in science communication, educational technology, and public engagement strategy. She works with vendors offering services such as content development, multimedia production, STEM outreach program design, and evaluation analytics, often engaging firms with demonstrated expertise in K–12 and informal science education contexts. Jacobson’s contracting activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under general competition. This reflects a procurement strategy prioritizing technical merit, programmatic alignment, and demonstrated capability over socioeconomic preferences, though it does not preclude small business participation when they meet the required qualifications. Her primary NAICS focus is 541990—All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services—indicating a strong emphasis on customized, non-standardized professional services. She procures services including science communication campaigns, STEM workforce development programs, public engagement evaluations, and digital learning tools, demonstrating deep expertise in the intersection of education, public policy, and technical outreach.