Contract Officer

Jacob Jackson serves as a Contracting Officer for the 260-NETWORK Contract Office 20 (36C260) within the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he plays a pivotal role in securing critical medical equipment, diagnostic technologies, and facility infrastructure essential to veteran healthcare delivery. His procurement portfolio centers on electromedical and electrotherapeutic apparatus, in-vitro diagnostic substances, and specialized transportation services, ensuring clinical environments remain modern, safe, and fully operational. Jackson manages the full lifecycle of contracts—from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration—aligning acquisitions with VA’s mission to provide high-quality, accessible care to veterans through strategic sourcing and regulatory compliance. He maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including STAFFORD CONSULTING COMPANY, INC., SKYTEK LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, METRO WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE, INC., and SALMON GROUP INC., reflecting a balanced mix of large and small business partners engaged in medical logistics, facility upgrades, and ambulance services. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear technical specifications, and long-term vendor collaboration to ensure reliability and mission readiness. Jackson demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 42% of his awards directed toward small business set-asides, including a notable 10.7% allocated to service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB). While the majority of his acquisitions are unrestricted, his active use of Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 underscores his dedication to expanding veteran-owned and small business participation in VA supply chains. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 485991 (Special Needs Transportation) and 334510 (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing), with additional activity in industrial gas manufacturing and home health services. This technical specialization reflects deep expertise in medical logistics, clinical equipment procurement, and the integration of life-sustaining technologies into veteran care delivery systems.