Jeannette S. Swearingen

Jeannette S. Swearingen serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex procurements across technical and industrial domains, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and advancing agency mission objectives through strategic sourcing. She oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions—from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration—primarily focusing on high-precision instrumentation, software development, and testing services. Her work supports the acquisition of mission-critical systems requiring rigorous technical validation and regulatory alignment, positioning her as a key steward of procurement integrity and operational efficiency within her organization. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, Jeannette maintains a diverse vendor ecosystem, engaging both large prime contractors and small businesses with proven technical capabilities in manufacturing and IT services. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach, fostering competition while ensuring vendor reliability and performance accountability. She routinely collaborates with firms possessing specialized expertise in industrial control systems and custom software development, prioritizing contractual clarity, risk mitigation, and post-award oversight to deliver mission-ready solutions. Jeannette demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 30% of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and a targeted 2.5% allocation to HUBZone firms. While the majority of her acquisitions remain open to full and open competition, she actively leverages socioeconomic programs to expand market access for qualified small businesses, ensuring equitable opportunity without compromising technical requirements or value delivery. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334519 and 334513, reflecting deep expertise in the design and manufacture of industrial measuring and control devices, alongside NAICS 541511 for custom computer programming and 541380 for independent testing services. This technical specialization enables her to effectively evaluate complex proposals involving sensor systems, process instrumentation, and software-defined instrumentation platforms, making her a trusted authority in procuring advanced technical solutions for mission-critical applications.