Jocelyn McChesney

Jocelyn McChesney serves as a key procurement professional within the GSA/FAS Administration Services Acquisition Branch (47QSEA), where she supports the acquisition of mission-critical technology and operational infrastructure essential to federal agency operations. Her work centers on securing enterprise-grade IT hardware, licensed software platforms, and office systems that enable efficient digital service delivery across the federal government. She manages competitive procurements under FAR Part 15 and FAR Part 13, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning purchases with GSA’s strategic goals of modernizing digital work environments and enhancing cybersecurity readiness. McChesney collaborates with a diverse ecosystem of vendors, including manufacturers of electronic computing equipment, software publishers, and suppliers of specialized office systems. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based requirements and open competition, fostering partnerships with both large-tier suppliers and innovative small businesses. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, her portfolio reflects consistent engagement with firms capable of delivering compliant, scalable, and secure solutions for federal IT and operational needs. A strong advocate for socioeconomic contracting, McChesney prioritizes small business participation, with over 73% of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. She regularly structures solicitations to support service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB) and demonstrates a deliberate commitment to expanding market access for disadvantaged entrepreneurs. Her contracting patterns reflect GSA’s national mandate to promote equitable economic opportunity through federal procurement. Her technical focus lies primarily in NAICS 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing) and 513210 (Software Publishers), with significant activity in office equipment manufacturing and instrumentation for electrical measurement. She specializes in procuring desktop and server-grade computing systems, enterprise software licenses, and specialized testing equipment, demonstrating deep familiarity with federal IT modernization standards and infrastructure requirements.