Gerda Jennings

Gerda A. Jennings serves as an Acquisition Specialist within the General Services Administration’s Federal Acquisition Service, Region 3, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurements for enterprise IT and professional services. Her work directly supports the modernization of defense and civilian agency systems, with a focus on cybersecurity resilience, digital transformation, and legacy system sustainment. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—primarily for IT services, human resources consulting, and custom software solutions. Her expertise ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning acquisitions with GSA FAS Region 3’s strategic goals of operational efficiency and technological innovation. Gerda collaborates with a diverse range of vendors, including large systems integrators, niche IT service providers, and specialized consulting firms, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in performance, compliance, and innovation. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, her procurement patterns reflect a preference for vendors with proven experience in federal IT environments, particularly those capable of delivering secure, scalable, and mission-aligned solutions. She maintains a collaborative yet rigorous contracting approach, emphasizing transparency, competition, and contractor accountability throughout the acquisition process. Her set-aside preferences are overwhelmingly non-set-aside, with 96.3% of awards issued under full and open competition. However, she consistently supports socioeconomic goals through targeted use of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, which account for 3.7% of her awards. This reflects a balanced commitment to maximizing competition while ensuring meaningful opportunities for qualified veteran-owned businesses in alignment with federal small business mandates. Gerda’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541612 (Human Resources Consulting Services) and 511210 (Publishing Industries, except Internet), followed by 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services). She frequently procures HR analytics platforms, workforce development tools, bespoke software applications, and related IT infrastructure services. Her technical domain expertise centers on federal workforce modernization, digital service delivery, and secure software development, positioning her as a key enabler of mission-critical digital transformation across defense and civilian agencies.