Jeffrey Ernest

Jeffrey G. Ernest serves as a Supervisory Contract Specialist, providing leadership and oversight for the agency's procurement activities. In this capacity, he manages the acquisition lifecycle and ensures that contracting actions align with the agency's mission and regulatory requirements. His role involves supervising the execution of complex acquisitions and ensuring compliance with federal procurement standards. Regarding set-aside preferences, the procurement patterns indicate a significant commitment to small business participation. While a majority of awards are categorized as No Set-Aside, there is a substantial focus on Total Small Business Set-Asides. Additionally, the office utilizes 8(a) competed and HUBZone set-asides to meet socioeconomic goals and diversify the vendor base. The primary industry focus for these procurement activities is centered on heavy and civil engineering construction. There is also a notable emphasis on specialized technical services, including remediation services, environmental consulting, and the procurement of security systems. Furthermore, the portfolio includes the acquisition of instruments and related products used for measuring, displaying, and controlling industrial process variables.