Charles H. Jackson, Jr.

Charles H. Jackson, Jr. serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex professional services acquisitions across scientific and technical domains. In this role, he ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while executing contracts that support mission-critical research and specialized technical services. His portfolio centers on non-manufacturing services requiring high levels of expertise, particularly in research and development and broader professional consulting activities. Jackson plays a pivotal role in aligning acquisition strategy with agency objectives, ensuring timely, compliant, and cost-effective procurement outcomes through full and open competition. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for full and open competition, with no set-asides utilized in recent awards, indicating a focus on sourcing the most qualified providers regardless of socioeconomic status. While he does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, his approach emphasizes technical merit and performance capability, ensuring that contract awards are driven by capability rather than socioeconomic designation. This reflects a procurement philosophy centered on mission effectiveness and competitive fairness. Jackson’s primary acquisition focus lies within NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services) and NAICS 541712 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, except Biotechnology). He regularly procures services such as applied scientific research, engineering analysis, technical consulting, data modeling, and laboratory support functions. These contracts typically involve highly specialized contractors with advanced credentials in STEM fields, including academic research institutions, private R&D firms, and independent technical consultants with domain-specific expertise in physical sciences, engineering, and life sciences. His work supports innovation-driven missions requiring rigorous technical oversight and performance-based contract management.