Jacqueline Y. Hatten

Jacqueline Y. Hatten serves as a key procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisition programs across critical infrastructure and workforce development domains. She oversees the full lifecycle of contracting actions, from requirement definition and market research to solicitation, evaluation, and award execution, ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and agency mission objectives. Her work supports the delivery of essential public services through specialized construction and training services, positioning her as a vital link between operational needs and contractor performance. Hatten cultivates strategic relationships with a diverse pool of contractors specializing in electrical systems, specialty trade contracting, and professional development services. She engages with both large prime contractors and small business subcontractors, fostering collaborative partnerships that emphasize technical competency, compliance, and performance accountability. Her procurement approach prioritizes competitive bidding and transparent evaluation processes, ensuring fair access while maintaining high standards for quality and schedule adherence. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong commitment to open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions designated as unrestricted—indicating no use of set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. While she does not prioritize socioeconomic preferences, her focus remains on securing the most capable and cost-effective solutions through full and open competition, consistent with statutory requirements and efficiency goals. Hatten’s primary procurement focus lies in four NAICS categories: Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (238210), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), All Other Specialty Trade Contractors (238990), and Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (237310). She regularly acquires services related to electrical infrastructure installation, workforce training programs, non-electrical specialty construction, and transportation infrastructure projects, demonstrating deep expertise in civil works and human capital development domains. Her technical proficiency spans construction standards, training curriculum design, and performance-based acquisition methodologies.