Blaine Jackson, Sr.

Blaine Jackson, Sr. serves as a key procurement lead within the DOL’s CAS Division 4 Procurement, supporting the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management in acquiring specialized instrumentation critical to federal workplace safety enforcement. He manages the acquisition of precision measuring, monitoring, and control devices—including gas detectors, analytical laboratory instruments, and industrial process sensors—used by OSHA inspectors and laboratory personnel to ensure regulatory compliance and occupational health standards. His procurement activities are central to modernizing the Department’s field capabilities with technologically advanced, NIST-traceable equipment that meets stringent federal performance and calibration requirements. Jackson’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with over 93% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides, indicating a focus on technical capability and performance over socioeconomic classifications. When small business set-asides are utilized, they are typically structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to fostering competition among qualified small vendors without compromising mission-critical specifications. His primary industry focus lies in the manufacturing of analytical and industrial control devices, with significant activity in NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing). He also routinely procures specialized sensors and calibration systems from firms in NAICS 339112 and 339113, reflecting demand for high-accuracy, lab-grade and field-deployable instrumentation. Jackson’s expertise spans technical specifications development, performance-based contracting, and vendor evaluation for complex electro-mechanical systems, ensuring acquired equipment meets OSHA and NIOSH operational benchmarks. His partnerships are primarily with manufacturers and systems integrators capable of delivering certified, compliant, and durable instrumentation under strict federal quality assurance protocols.