Jaclyn L. Castel

Jaclyn L. Castel serves as a Contract Negotiator responsible for facilitating the acquisition of goods and services in alignment with federal procurement regulations and socioeconomic objectives. She plays a pivotal role in ensuring competitive, transparent, and compliant contract awards, with a strong emphasis on small business inclusion. Her responsibilities include negotiating terms, evaluating vendor proposals, and ensuring adherence to FAR provisions, particularly in complex procurements involving specialized industrial sectors. Castel typically handles non-personal services acquisitions across a diverse range of commercial categories, often requiring technical evaluation and supply chain coordination. While specific contractor names are not publicly identifiable in available records, Castel maintains consistent engagement with a broad network of small business vendors, particularly those certified under socioeconomic programs. Her working relationships reflect a preference for collaborative, performance-based contracting approaches that prioritize responsiveness, compliance, and value realization. She frequently interacts with manufacturers, wholesale distributors, and service providers capable of meeting precise federal specifications, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in regulatory clarity and mutual accountability. Castel demonstrates a pronounced commitment to small business participation, with 90.2% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize opportunities for small businesses, including those certified under 8(a), HUBZone, and Women-Owned Small Business programs. Her contracting patterns consistently prioritize socioeconomic goals, ensuring that federal spending directly supports underserved entrepreneurial communities and promotes equitable market access. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes including 813110 for religious organization support services, 332321 for metal window and door manufacturing, and 423620 and 423740 for household appliance and refrigeration equipment wholesale distribution. She also manages acquisitions under 485999 for specialized transit services. This niche expertise indicates deep familiarity with industrial supply chains, commercial product standards, and logistical procurement frameworks, positioning her as a specialist in non-defense, consumer-oriented federal acquisitions.