Judie A Jacobson

Judie A. Jacobson serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex procurement actions, from requirements validation and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing mission-critical technology and engineering capabilities. Her acquisitions primarily support advanced scientific research, precision instrumentation, and aerospace systems, requiring deep technical understanding and rigorous risk mitigation strategies. Jacobson routinely handles competitive sealed bids and negotiated procurements under FAR Part 15, with a focus on high-technology, low-volume requirements that demand specialized vendor expertise. Jacobson collaborates with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in analytical instrumentation, aerospace systems, and engineering R&D services. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with mid-tier and small businesses possessing niche technical capabilities in sensor development, laboratory equipment manufacturing, and aeronautical system integration. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear technical specifications, and rigorous source selection criteria to ensure mission readiness and innovation. Jacobson’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued without set-aside designations. This indicates a strategic focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic categorization, though she remains committed to fair and equitable access for all qualified offerors. Her approach prioritizes mission need and vendor performance over mandatory small business set-asides, aligning with agency priorities that demand specialized, non-commoditized solutions. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541712 for scientific R&D, complemented by significant activity in manufacturing sectors including analytical laboratory instruments (334516), aircraft manufacturing (336411), and precision measurement and navigation systems (334513 and 334511). She regularly procures custom-engineered hardware, test and calibration equipment, and mission-critical software systems supporting defense, aerospace, and scientific research applications, demonstrating deep domain expertise in high-precision technical procurement.