Jerri L Newton

Jerri L. Newton serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and promoting efficient, transparent procurement practices. She oversees the planning, solicitation, evaluation, and award of contracts across diverse service sectors, with a focus on delivering mission-critical support through competitive and equitable contracting processes. Her role is central to executing the agency’s procurement mission by aligning acquisition strategies with operational needs while maintaining rigorous standards for accountability and fiscal responsibility. While specific contractor names are not available, Jerri consistently engages with a broad spectrum of vendors, including small businesses, service providers, and specialty contractors operating in hospitality, education, and real estate support sectors. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for open competition, balanced with targeted set-asides designed to foster vendor diversity and market participation. She maintains collaborative working relationships with contractors who demonstrate compliance, performance reliability, and alignment with socioeconomic program objectives. Jerri demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 40% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Her contracting approach prioritizes opportunities for small businesses without reliance on other socioeconomic categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, indicating a deliberate focus on broad-based small business inclusion. This pattern underscores her dedication to expanding market access for qualified small firms while maintaining competitive integrity in the acquisition process. Her primary procurement focus centers on five NAICS categories: All Other Traveler Accommodation (721199), Lessors of Other Real Estate Property (531190), All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction (611699), Educational Support Services (611710), and Caterers (722320). She specializes in acquiring hospitality, facility management, educational services, and food service support solutions, demonstrating deep familiarity with service-based contracting requirements and performance metrics in these domains.