Jestina Shearin

Jestina Shearin serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement development through contract award and administration. She ensures compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and promotes transparent, competitive procurement practices aligned with agency mission objectives. Her portfolio primarily encompasses professional services, with a strong emphasis on consulting, technical support, and transportation infrastructure-related contracts. Shearin plays a critical role in translating operational needs into enforceable contractual instruments that deliver value while maintaining regulatory integrity. Shearin cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse array of vendors, particularly small businesses and specialized service providers in management consulting, marketing strategy, and engineering services. While no single contractor dominates her award history, she consistently engages with firms capable of delivering high-quality, mission-critical advisory services and technical solutions. Her procurement approach emphasizes fair competition and vendor responsiveness, fostering partnerships with both established contractors and emerging small business entrants in the federal marketplace. Shearin demonstrates a robust commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly 57% of her acquisitions structured as set-asides for small business categories. Her preferences include SBA-certified Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses (EDWOSB), Total Small Business Set-Asides, and HUBZone firms, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity. She actively leverages FAR Part 19 authorities to ensure equitable access for underserved businesses, reinforcing the federal government’s broader goals for inclusive contracting. Her primary procurement focus lies within NAICS codes 541613 (Marketing Consulting Services) and 541611 (Administrative Management Consulting), with additional activity in engineering services (541330), public transit systems (485113), and media publishing (511210). This specialization underscores her expertise in acquiring strategic advisory, operational efficiency, and infrastructure support services, positioning her as a key practitioner in the professional services acquisition domain.