Carlene R Jackson

Carlene R. Jackson serves as an Acquisition Specialist (Contractor), providing critical procurement support to advance mission-critical administrative and management consulting services within federal operations. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of contract actions—from requirements definition and market research to solicitation, evaluation, and award—ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency best practices. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to enhance operational efficiency through expert advisory services, focusing on high-integrity, transparent acquisition processes that align with strategic objectives and fiscal stewardship. While specific contractor names are not available, Jackson consistently engages with a diverse pool of small business vendors, particularly those certified under socioeconomic programs, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in performance, accountability, and compliance. Her procurement approach emphasizes competitive fairness and vendor development, encouraging new entrants and established small firms to compete for opportunities. She maintains a disciplined, relationship-based engagement model that prioritizes clear communication, timely feedback, and post-award oversight to ensure contract fulfillment and mission readiness. Jackson exhibits an unwavering commitment to small business participation, with 100% of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize economic opportunity for small businesses and ensure equitable access to federal contracting. Her pattern of exclusively using small business set-asides demonstrates a strong alignment with national socioeconomic goals and a proactive effort to cultivate a robust small business supply base. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 541611—Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services—encompassing strategic planning, organizational development, process improvement, and operational efficiency consulting. She routinely acquires professional services that support agency-wide governance, policy implementation, and administrative modernization, demonstrating deep expertise in managing complex, knowledge-based contracts requiring subject matter proficiency and adaptive project management.