David C. Jackson

David C. Jackson serves as a key procurement lead within the Agricultural Marketing Service’s 3J14 office, overseeing the acquisition of processed and preserved agricultural commodities critical to federal nutrition assistance programs. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for canned, frozen, dried, and prepared foods, ensuring compliance with federal food safety and shelf-stability standards. Jackson specializes in complex, high-volume acquisitions that support the USDA’s mission to deliver safe, nutritious food to vulnerable populations across domestic food aid networks. His portfolio emphasizes long-term supply chain resilience, requiring coordination with manufacturers capable of meeting stringent USDA quality control and delivery timelines. Jackson maintains a primary contracting relationship with Navcor Logistics LLC, a trusted vendor with proven capacity in end-to-end logistics and commodity distribution for perishable and shelf-stable food products. His procurement approach favors established contractors with demonstrated expertise in large-scale food processing and cold-chain logistics, fostering stable, performance-based partnerships that prioritize consistency, compliance, and operational reliability over transactional engagements. Jackson’s contracting activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on maximizing efficiency and scale in procurement, prioritizing technical capability and production capacity over socioeconomic classifications. While small business participation is not formally incentivized through set-asides, the agency’s procurement structure inherently supports capable small manufacturers through open solicitations and transparent evaluation criteria. His technical expertise centers on NAICS 311421 (fruit and vegetable canning), 311991 (perishable prepared food manufacturing), and 311411 (frozen fruit and vegetable production), with significant activity in dried foods and roasted nut manufacturing. Jackson routinely evaluates bidders on their ability to meet USDA’s specifications for nutrient retention, packaging integrity, and shelf-life stability, demonstrating deep familiarity with food science standards and federal food program requirements.