Jacqueline M. McGlone

Jacqueline M. McGlone serves as a Contracting Officer within the General Services Administration’s Federal Acquisition Service, FAS AAS Region 5, where she plays a pivotal role in advancing federal mission readiness through the acquisition of advanced information technology, engineering, and communications systems. She manages the full lifecycle of complex procurements for mission-critical infrastructure, including command, control, and intelligence systems, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning with strategic modernization goals. Her portfolio primarily encompasses IT operations, systems design, and integrated communications equipment, supporting national security and operational resilience across federal agencies. McGlone cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse range of vendors, including engineering firms, systems integrators, and specialized communications equipment manufacturers. While no single contractor dominates her award profile, she consistently engages with service providers capable of delivering scalable, secure, and interoperable solutions. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical capability, performance-based outcomes, and vendor accountability, fostering long-term partnerships with firms that demonstrate proven expertise in defense-grade IT environments and mission-critical system deployment. Her contracting activity reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued without set-aside designations, indicating a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic classifications. Although she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, she remains committed to fair and transparent competition that ensures access for all qualified vendors, regardless of size or status. McGlone’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), and 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing), with additional activity in computer training and temporary staffing. She specializes in acquiring high-assurance IT architectures, secure communications hardware, and integrated systems that support real-time data exchange and operational command environments, demonstrating deep domain expertise in defense and intelligence-related technology procurement.