Carmencita D. Jones

Carmencita D. Jones serves as a Contract Specialist within the Immediate Office of the Secretary of Transportation (693JK4 OST), where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurements that support the Secretary’s administrative, security, and IT infrastructure needs. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions—from requirements definition and market research to contract award and administration—ensuring alignment with federal procurement regulations and the agency’s strategic priorities in cybersecurity modernization and operational efficiency. Her portfolio primarily encompasses professional services and specialized technical support contracts essential to sustaining high-level federal leadership operations. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Jones maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse range of vendors, including consulting firms, security service providers, and technical contractors specializing in federal compliance environments. Her procurement approach emphasizes transparency, competitive bidding, and vendor engagement through pre-solicitation outreach, fostering strong partnerships with both large-capability firms and qualified small businesses. She consistently prioritizes clear performance metrics and contract compliance to ensure service delivery meets the stringent standards of the Secretary’s office. Jones exhibits a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with half of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and the other half open to full and open competition. This pattern reflects a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for small businesses while maintaining access to specialized expertise. Her contracting patterns demonstrate strong alignment with small business participation goals, particularly through 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB eligible vendors where applicable. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541611 (Administrative Management Consulting), with significant activity in security services (561612), translation and interpretation (541930), business support services (541930), and electrical installation (238210). This reflects her expertise in acquiring high-integrity support services that enable secure, efficient, and linguistically accessible operations for top-tier federal leadership.