Jackie L. Owens

Jackie L. Owens serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisition programs within the aerospace and defense sector, with a singular focus on aircraft engine and engine parts manufacturing. In this role, she oversees the full lifecycle of procurement activities—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and performance monitoring—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical readiness requirements. Her expertise lies in technical acquisitions involving high-performance propulsion systems, turbine components, and mission-critical aviation parts, where precision, certification, and supply chain resilience are paramount. She plays a vital role in sustaining national defense aviation capabilities through timely and compliant contracting actions. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, Owens routinely engages with Tier 1 aerospace manufacturers and specialized suppliers possessing AS9100 certification and ITAR compliance. Her contracting approach emphasizes vendor qualification, technical capability assessments, and performance-based acquisition strategies to ensure mission success. She works closely with engineering and logistics teams to align contractual requirements with operational needs, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of meeting stringent quality and delivery standards. Owens maintains a consistent preference for non-set-aside procurements, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on maximizing technical competition and ensuring access to the broadest possible pool of qualified industrial suppliers, particularly in highly specialized engineering domains where only a limited number of firms possess the required certifications and production capabilities. Her primary procurement focus is centered on NAICS 336412, encompassing the design, development, and manufacturing of aircraft engines and related components. She specializes in procuring turbine engines, fuel control systems, exhaust assemblies, and other high-precision propulsion hardware, requiring deep technical understanding of aerospace engineering standards and military specification compliance. Her domain expertise ensures that acquisitions meet rigorous airworthiness and durability requirements critical to national defense aviation platforms.