Jeff Martin, Contracting Officer

Jeff Martin serves as a Contracting Officer within the TTS Office of Acquisition under the General Services Administration’s Federal Acquisition Service, where he plays a critical role in advancing the nation’s digital identity infrastructure. He manages the acquisition of secure authentication solutions, identity verification systems, and login platform enhancements—primarily supporting the Login.gov ecosystem. His portfolio centers on complex, high-assurance IT services requiring compliance with NIST standards, FIDO2 protocols, and FedRAMP authorization frameworks. Martin ensures procurements align with federal cybersecurity mandates and modern digital service delivery goals, facilitating trusted access across federal systems. His contractor relationships involve a broad spectrum of professional technology service providers, including firms specializing in identity and access management, cloud-based authentication services, and cybersecurity consulting. While no single vendor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with vendors possessing deep expertise in zero-trust architecture, multi-factor authentication, and source issuer validation. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous technical evaluation, and vendor capability in secure software development lifecycles. Martin’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations. This indicates a focus on technical merit and vendor capacity over socioeconomic classifications, prioritizing mission-critical performance and scalability over programmatic preferences. His approach supports a competitive marketplace where capabilities, not certifications, drive award decisions. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), reflecting demand for custom software development, identity orchestration, and digital credentialing services. He also regularly procures professional technical services under NAICS 541990 and credit bureau operations under 561450, underscoring his expertise in data-driven authentication and identity resolution systems. Martin’s work is foundational to securing federal digital access and enhancing public trust in online government services.