Jeff Jackson

Jeff Jackson serves as a procurement specialist within the Agricultural Marketing Service, supporting the Department of Agriculture’s mission to ensure the reliable flow of safe, high-quality food commodities through strategic federal acquisitions. He manages the solicitation, award, and administration of contracts for processed and preserved agricultural products, with a primary focus on rice milling operations under NAICS 311212. His work directly supports domestic nutrition assistance programs and international food aid initiatives by securing consistent, compliant supplies of staple food items that meet federal safety and quality standards. Jackson maintains long-standing contracting relationships with major food processors including Tyson Foods Inc., Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, Associated Milk Producers Inc., Bongards Creameries, and Tony Downs Foods Co. These partnerships reflect a preference for established, vertically integrated suppliers capable of delivering large-scale, consistent volumes of processed agricultural commodities under strict federal specifications. His procurement approach emphasizes supply chain resilience, regulatory compliance, and operational reliability over competitive bidding alone, often resulting in repeat engagements with vendors who demonstrate proven capacity and quality control. Jackson’s contracting activity shows no use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This pattern indicates a deliberate focus on capacity and scalability rather than socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the agency’s need for high-volume, mission-critical food supplies that require consistent production standards and distribution logistics. While small business participation is not prioritized through set-asides, his portfolio remains open to all qualified vendors meeting technical and operational requirements. His technical expertise centers on NAICS 311212 (Rice Milling), reflecting deep specialization in the procurement of milled rice and rice-based products for federal nutrition programs. He understands the intricacies of grain handling, moisture control, milling specifications, and packaging standards required for shelf-stable food commodities, ensuring acquisitions meet USDA food safety and nutritional guidelines for both domestic and global distribution.