JoLena M. Perkin

JoLena M. Perkin serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition to contract closeout. She ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing mission-critical objectives through strategic sourcing. Her portfolio primarily encompasses services and specialized equipment supporting education, technology development, and medical manufacturing sectors. Perkin exercises independent contracting authority to negotiate terms, evaluate proposals, and award contracts in accordance with FAR and agency policy, ensuring transparency, fairness, and value for taxpayer investments. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, Perkin engages with a diverse range of vendors, including small businesses, mid-tier service providers, and manufacturers with specialized technical capabilities. Her procurement approach emphasizes competitive bidding, clear performance metrics, and vendor accountability, fostering partnerships grounded in reliability and regulatory compliance. She consistently prioritizes open competition and maintains a vendor ecosystem that supports innovation and operational readiness across her assigned domains. Perkin’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards designated as “No Set-Aside.” This indicates a focus on merit-based selection rather than socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. While she does not currently utilize targeted small business set-asides, her process remains aligned with broader federal goals to promote equitable access, ensuring all qualified firms—regardless of size or certification—compete on a level playing field. Her primary NAICS focus includes Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), and Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310). These reflect a specialization in procuring educational training services, bespoke software solutions, and precision medical devices. Perkin brings technical acumen to evaluating complex requirements in STEM education infrastructure, software customization, and healthcare equipment procurement, making her a key steward of mission-enabling acquisitions in these specialized domains.