Jessica A Coombs

Jessica A. Coombs serves as a key procurement professional within the Social Security Administration’s Office of Acquisition and Grants, where she supports the agency’s mission to modernize critical IT infrastructure and ensure secure, reliable administrative services. She manages complex acquisitions in software development and systems integration, primarily overseeing contracts for enterprise-level applications, cybersecurity solutions, and digital service platforms that underpin Social Security benefit delivery. Her work ensures alignment with federal IT modernization priorities and compliance with OMB and FISMA requirements, making her a critical link between operational needs and contractor execution. Coombs maintains consistent working relationships with core contractors including CA, Inc. and COLORID, LLC, both of which provide specialized IT modernization and systems integration services. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical proficiency, performance history, and adherence to federal acquisition standards. She routinely engages these contractors on multi-year, performance-based contracts involving agile development, cloud migration, and legacy system modernization, fostering collaboration through clear statement of work definitions and robust contract management practices. Her contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for unrestricted competitions, with 91.7% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on technical capability and market competition over socioeconomic classifications. While small business participation is limited at 8.3%, it is strategically directed toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, suggesting a measured but deliberate effort to include qualified small firms without compromising mission-critical delivery timelines or technical requirements. Coombs’ acquisitions are exclusively focused on NAICS 511210—Software Publishers—reflecting deep specialization in custom software development, enterprise application integration, and platform-as-a-service solutions. She procures mission-critical systems including case management platforms, data analytics tools, and secure digital interfaces, requiring expertise in federal cybersecurity frameworks, DevSecOps practices, and interoperability standards. Her domain knowledge centers on delivering scalable, compliant software solutions that support the SSA’s public-facing and internal operational environments.