Jennifer Sowell

Jennifer Sowell serves as a Contract Specialist within the 693JJ3 Acquisition and Grants Management unit of the Federal Highway Administration, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex procurements that advance the nation’s transportation infrastructure. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for engineering services, transportation research, and operational consulting, ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and the agency’s mission to promote safety, resilience, and innovation in highway systems. Her work directly supports data-driven decision-making through the acquisition of technical expertise that informs infrastructure design, performance analysis, and system modernization. Sowell maintains consistent relationships with key contractors including K & M Transportation Services LLC and the University of California, Los Angeles, reflecting her focus on partnerships with specialized transportation consultants and leading academic research institutions. She frequently engages firms capable of delivering high-quality, evidence-based solutions in transportation systems analysis, traffic modeling, and infrastructure evaluation. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based requirements, clear statement of work development, and rigorous source selection processes to ensure technical excellence and mission alignment. Sowell’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This indicates a strategic emphasis on selecting the most qualified offerors regardless of socioeconomic status, prioritizing technical capability and past performance over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not formally targeted in her portfolio, she remains compliant with all federal small business outreach requirements. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 488999 (Other Support Activities for Transportation), 541712 (Research and Development in Physical and Engineering Sciences), 541990 (Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), and 561990 (Other Support Services). She routinely procures advanced analytical services, transportation systems research, and specialized technical consulting to support FHWA’s mission-critical initiatives in infrastructure innovation and operational efficiency.