Jacqueline A Simington

Jacqueline A. Simington serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration. Her role is central to ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing mission-critical procurement objectives. She routinely handles complex procurements for specialized fabricated metal products and power-driven tools, applying sound contracting practices to secure high-integrity, performance-based solutions. Her work supports operational readiness through the acquisition of precision-engineered components and industrial equipment essential to federal operations. Simington maintains professional relationships with a diverse base of vendors, primarily small businesses specializing in metal fabrication and tool manufacturing. She engages with manufacturers that hold certifications under various socioeconomic programs and consistently prioritizes vendors with proven technical capability and quality control systems. Her contracting approach emphasizes collaboration, clear performance metrics, and post-award oversight to ensure delivery of reliable, specification-compliant products. She works closely with industry partners to foster transparency and competitive bidding, promoting fair access for qualified suppliers. A strong advocate for small business participation, Simington consistently structures procurements to maximize opportunities under the Total Small Business Set-Aside authority (FAR 19.5), with over 41% of her awards designated for small businesses. While she does not favor specific socioeconomic categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB in isolation, her portfolio reflects a deliberate and balanced commitment to expanding vendor diversity within the small business community, aligning with broader agency goals for inclusive contracting. Her procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 332216 (Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing), with significant activity in 332439 (Other Metal Container Manufacturing) and 333991 (Power-Driven Handtool Manufacturing). She specializes in acquiring precision metal components, industrial hand tools, and fabricated metal products requiring strict dimensional and material specifications. Her technical expertise lies in understanding manufacturing processes, material certifications, and quality assurance standards critical to defense, industrial, and infrastructure applications.