Jackie L. Kennedy

Jackie L. Kennedy serves as a Senior Contract Specialist at the U.S. Census Bureau, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions that support the agency’s mission to modernize data collection and dissemination systems. She manages the full lifecycle of procurements for technical services critical to the 2030 Decennial Census, including software development, data analytics, and digital infrastructure modernization. Her work ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement strategies with the Bureau’s strategic priorities in geospatial technology, automated survey systems, and secure data processing platforms. Kennedy collaborates with a diverse range of contractors, primarily in the information technology and management consulting sectors. She engages with firms specializing in custom software development, cloud-based data solutions, and operational support services, fostering partnerships with both large systems integrators and innovative small businesses. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous source selection processes to ensure technical excellence and mission alignment. A strong advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Kennedy consistently prioritizes small business participation, with over 25% of her awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and approximately 8% reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. While the majority of her acquisitions remain open to all competitors, her deliberate use of set-asides reflects a commitment to expanding opportunities for underserved vendors and enhancing the Bureau’s supplier diversity. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), 541611 (Management Consulting), and 541519 (Other Computer-Related Services), reflecting her deep expertise in procuring software development, data architecture, and analytical support. She also regularly acquires office equipment leasing and data publishing services, underscoring her broad understanding of the technical and operational ecosystem required to deliver accurate, timely census data to the nation.