Darin A. Jones

Darin A. Jones serves as a key procurement professional within the GSA Federal Acquisition Service’s FAS AAS Fedsim team, responsible for managing mission-critical acquisitions of specialized technical and scientific services essential to national infrastructure and defense readiness. Focused on enabling secure, scalable operational environments, Jones oversees the solicitation and award of contracts for advanced IT modernization, systems engineering, and research-driven solutions that support federal agencies’ strategic imperatives. Their portfolio centers on high-complexity, performance-based acquisitions requiring deep technical expertise and rigorous compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Jones maintains a broad network of vendor partnerships with firms specializing in physical, engineering, and life sciences research, as well as advanced computer services. While no single contractor dominates the award profile, the contracting pattern reflects a preference for established prime contractors with proven capabilities in federal R&D environments, often leveraging task order structures under GSA schedules and multiple-award contracts. Relationships are characterized by long-term collaboration, performance accountability, and adherence to federal standards for technical deliverables and cybersecurity compliance. Jones does not prioritize set-aside programs, with 100% of procurements conducted as full and open competitions. This reflects a strategic emphasis on technical merit and mission necessity over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with Fedsim’s mandate to ensure rapid, high-integrity access to specialized capabilities without constraint. While small business participation is not formally incentivized, vendors of all sizes are evaluated equally on technical proficiency, past performance, and capacity to meet mission-critical deadlines. The primary NAICS focus is 541712, indicating a dominant emphasis on research and development in physical, engineering, and life sciences—including laboratory automation, data analytics, and modeling and simulation. Secondary activity in 541519 underscores demand for custom software development, systems integration, and cybersecurity support. Jones’s expertise lies in procuring mission-enabling technologies that bridge scientific innovation with operational deployment across federal defense and infrastructure domains.