Jodie L Paustian

Jodie L. Paustian serves as a Procurement Analyst responsible for supporting the acquisition lifecycle of mission-critical services across a diverse range of technical and operational domains. In this role, she ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations, assists in the development of solicitation documents, and supports contract administration activities. Her work is integral to the agency’s mission of securing high-quality, cost-effective solutions while maintaining strict adherence to FAR guidelines. She typically handles complex service-based acquisitions, particularly in technology, security, and healthcare support sectors, often coordinating with program managers and legal counsel to align requirements with available contracting vehicles. While specific contractor names are not available, Paustian maintains a broad network of vendors engaged in technical services, cybersecurity infrastructure, and logistics support. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for competitive, open-market solicitations, with limited reliance on sole-source or emergency contracting. She works closely with vendors capable of delivering scalable, compliant solutions under indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) and blanket purchase agreement (BPA) structures, fostering relationships with firms that demonstrate strong performance history and past performance credibility. Paustian’s set-aside preferences are overwhelmingly aligned with open competition, with 95% of acquisitions conducted without socioeconomic set-asides. However, she actively supports small business participation through the Total Small Business Set-Aside authority under FAR 19.5, ensuring eligible small businesses have equitable access to opportunities. Her approach reflects a balanced commitment to both competition and socioeconomic goals, prioritizing value and capability while maintaining regulatory integrity. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 561621 (Security Systems Services), 541519 and 541512 (Computer Systems Design and Related Services), and 621111 (Offices of Physicians), indicating deep expertise in cybersecurity infrastructure, IT modernization, and healthcare support services. She regularly sources solutions involving network monitoring, software development, systems integration, and medical logistics, demonstrating technical fluency in both commercial and federal IT environments.