Jacqueline Pelullo

Jacqueline D. Pelullo serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and advancing the agency’s mission through timely, transparent, and legally sound procurement actions. Her portfolio primarily encompasses non-defense, mission-support services, with a focus on professional, administrative, and technical solutions that enable operational efficiency. Pelullo is known for her meticulous approach to risk mitigation and her commitment to fair and open competition. While specific contractor relationships are not currently identifiable due to limited award data, Pelullo maintains a balanced approach to vendor engagement, fostering relationships with both large industry primes and small business concerns. She actively promotes competition through broad market outreach and structured source selection processes, ensuring a diverse pool of qualified offerors. Her working style emphasizes collaboration with program stakeholders and pre-solicitation engagement to clarify needs and reduce post-award disputes. Pelullo demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 42% of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize opportunities for small businesses, including those owned by women, veterans, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. While no specific set-aside programs like 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB are dominant in her portfolio, her consistent use of total small business set-asides underscores her dedication to expanding market access for small firms. Though NAICS code data is unavailable, her acquisitions are inferred to center on professional services, administrative support, and technical consulting—domains requiring specialized expertise in program management, logistics, and operational readiness. Her procurement patterns suggest a focus on service-based contracts rather than hardware or construction, aligning with mission-enabling functions across federal operations.