Judie A Jacobson

Judie A. Jacobson serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions in support of scientific and technical research initiatives. She plays a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing mission-critical objectives through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and contract administration. Her work primarily involves the solicitation, evaluation, and award of service-based contracts for research and development activities, with a focus on delivering innovative solutions in physical, engineering, and life sciences. Jacobson collaborates closely with technical stakeholders to define requirements, structure performance-based statements of work, and mitigate acquisition risks through sound contracting practices. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly detailed, Jacobson engages with a broad spectrum of vendors specializing in R&D services, including academic research institutions, private-sector laboratories, and technical consulting firms. Her procurement approach emphasizes merit-based competition and performance accountability, fostering partnerships with entities capable of delivering high-quality, scientifically rigorous outcomes under fixed-price or cost-reimbursement contract types. She maintains a neutral stance toward vendor size or affiliation, prioritizing technical capability and past performance over preferential status. Jacobson’s contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for non-set-aside acquisitions, with 100% of her awards issued under full and open competition. This pattern indicates a deliberate focus on maximizing market access and leveraging the broadest possible pool of qualified offerors, rather than utilizing socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. Her approach aligns with mission needs that demand specialized expertise often found across the general commercial market. Her primary NAICS focus is 541712—Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)—indicating deep specialization in procuring advanced scientific services such as laboratory testing, data analysis, engineering prototyping, and applied research. She routinely manages contracts for technical projects requiring subject matter expertise in fields like materials science, environmental modeling, and analytical instrumentation, demonstrating a nuanced understanding of technical specifications and compliance with federal R&D standards.