Carena G. Jackson

Carena Jackson serves as a Contracting Officer for FA2823 AFTC PZIO under the Department of the Air Force, where she manages the acquisition of advanced airborne and ground-based sensing, communication, and test instrumentation systems critical to aerospace mission readiness. Her portfolio encompasses the development, integration, and sustainment of high-precision avionics, electronic warfare, radar, and signal intelligence platforms, ensuring the operational effectiveness of test and evaluation infrastructure. She oversees full lifecycle contracting activities—from market research and solicitation to award and administration—focusing on complex technical procurements that support next-generation aerospace testing capabilities. Jackson maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including TOM HAMMONDS ENTERPRISES, LLC, STREET LEGAL INDUSTRIES, INC, SPEEGLE CONSTRUCTION, INC, DETECT INC, and THE CONTROLS COMPANY, LLC. These vendors provide niche expertise in electromagnetic compatibility testing, ruggedized instrumentation, custom control systems, and mission-critical infrastructure support. Her procurement approach emphasizes collaboration with firms possessing proven technical capability in defense-grade systems, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in performance reliability and compliance with military specifications. A strong advocate for socioeconomic inclusion, Jackson consistently prioritizes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, accounting for half of her award activity, while maintaining an equal balance of open competitions to ensure broad market access. This balanced strategy reflects a deliberate commitment to both veteran-owned enterprise development and competitive integrity in high-stakes defense acquisitions. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and NAICS 621512 (Diagnostic Imaging Centers), reflecting her domain expertise in aerospace sensor systems and specialized diagnostic instrumentation. She procures ruggedized electronic test modules, signal conditioning hardware, and integrated data acquisition systems tailored to military avionics environments, demonstrating deep technical fluency in electromagnetic compatibility, real-time data processing, and field-deployable test platforms.