Jewel A. Carter

Jewel A. Carter serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of professional services acquisitions, from requirements development through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning acquisitions with agency mission objectives. Her portfolio primarily consists of non-construction professional services, with a strong emphasis on technical, scientific, and management consulting contracts. Carter works closely with program managers to define statement of work requirements, evaluate technical proposals, and negotiate terms that balance cost, performance, and risk mitigation across a diverse range of service-based procurements. While specific contractor names are not available, her procurement patterns indicate a focus on establishing long-term, performance-based vendor partnerships with firms possessing deep expertise in professional and technical services. She engages with both large prime contractors and small business subcontractors, fostering competitive environments that promote innovation and accountability. Her approach emphasizes transparent evaluation criteria and clear performance metrics, encouraging vendors to deliver high-quality, results-driven solutions. Carter’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for unrestricted acquisitions, with 100% of her awards issued under the “No Set-Aside” category. This indicates a procurement strategy centered on full and open competition, prioritizing technical merit and value over socioeconomic set-asides. While she does not currently utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her focus remains on achieving the best value through broad market engagement and rigorous source selection processes. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), with significant activity in research and development services (541715 and 541712), administrative management consulting (541611), and computer systems design (541512). She routinely procures technical consulting, data analysis, engineering research, and IT systems design services, demonstrating expertise in complex, knowledge-intensive domains requiring specialized scientific and technical capabilities.