Carlene R. Jackson

Carlene Jackson serves as a Senior Contracting Specialist, responsible for managing complex acquisition processes that support mission-critical government operations. In this role, she ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations, executes competitive solicitations under FAR Part 15, and oversees contract award and administration for professional services. Her work is central to the agency’s mission of delivering high-quality, efficient support through strategic sourcing. She routinely handles requirements for management consulting, real estate services, and custom software development, leveraging full and open competition while maintaining rigorous oversight of contract performance and risk mitigation. While no specific contractor relationships are identifiable in the data, Jackson’s procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with a broad base of qualified vendors, particularly those offering administrative, real estate, and information technology services. She fosters collaborative vendor partnerships grounded in transparency, competitive fairness, and performance accountability, ensuring that contractors meet stringent quality and compliance standards throughout the lifecycle of each acquisition. Carlene demonstrates a strong preference for full and open competition, with 92.3% of her acquisitions conducted without set-asides. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation, allocating 7.7% of her portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a measured, results-driven approach to socioeconomic contracting—prioritizing competition while ensuring eligible small businesses have meaningful access to opportunities. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services), where she sources strategic advisory and operational improvement services. She also frequently procures real estate-related services under NAICS 531390 and custom computer programming solutions under NAICS 541511. Her expertise spans program management, process optimization, and technology implementation, positioning her as a key facilitator of modernization and efficiency across federal operations.