Jake A Jacobson

Jake A. Jacobson serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex procurements across industrial maintenance, site preparation, and industrial instrumentation sectors. He plays a critical role in executing the agency’s acquisition strategy by ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while delivering mission-critical services through competitive and transparent processes. His portfolio primarily consists of firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts for technical services and specialized equipment, with a focus on ensuring operational readiness and long-term asset sustainability through strategic sourcing and performance-based contracting methods. Jacobson maintains a broad network of vendors, including both large prime contractors and small businesses with niche expertise in machinery repair, site development, and industrial control systems. He routinely engages with contractors possessing relevant certifications such as ISO 9001, OSHA 30, and industry-specific technical accreditations. His procurement approach emphasizes vendor performance accountability, clear statement of work development, and rigorous source selection criteria to ensure technical competency and cost efficiency. His contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 90% of awards issued under the “No Set-Aside” category. However, he consistently allocates 10% of opportunities to 8(a) certified small businesses, demonstrating a deliberate and compliant commitment to socioeconomic program participation. While he does not heavily utilize HUBZone or SDVOSB set-asides, his selective use of 8(a) contracts supports the development of disadvantaged entrepreneurs in technical service markets. Jacobson specializes in NAICS 811310 for commercial and industrial machinery maintenance, NAICS 238910 for site preparation services, and NAICS 334513 for industrial process measurement and control instrumentation. His acquisitions frequently involve calibration services, preventive maintenance contracts, earthmoving and grading, and the procurement of sensors, gauges, and automated process control systems. His technical domain expertise lies in ensuring that industrial infrastructure remains reliable, compliant, and aligned with operational performance standards.