Keith Jackson

Keith Jackson serves as a Contracting Officer within the Maritime Administration under the U.S. Department of Transportation, where he manages the acquisition of specialized services critical to sustaining the National Defense Reserve Fleet and supporting the U.S. Merchant Marine. His procurement portfolio focuses on non-traditional maritime support services, ensuring operational readiness through strategic contracting that aligns with the agency’s mission of infrastructure resilience and workforce development. Jackson oversees full lifecycle acquisitions—from market research and solicitation to contract award and administration—primarily for professional, technical, and ancillary services that enable maritime operations and training. His primary contractor relationship is with CONNECTA SATELLITE SOLUTIONS LLC, indicating a recurring engagement in communications and technology-enabled support services. While this partnership suggests a niche focus on secure, remote, or maritime-specific connectivity solutions, Jackson’s contracting activity reflects a broader pattern of engaging specialized vendors capable of delivering tailored, mission-critical capabilities under strict federal compliance standards. Jackson demonstrates an unwavering commitment to small business participation, with 100% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This consistent application underscores his dedication to fostering economic opportunity and expanding the base of qualified federal contractors. His procurement patterns prioritize socioeconomic inclusion, ensuring that small businesses have equitable access to agency opportunities. Notably, his NAICS focus centers on 812320 (Drycleaning and Laundry Services) and 711510 (Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers), which, while seemingly unconventional for a maritime agency, likely support unique operational needs such as uniform maintenance for crew personnel and cultural or educational programming at the United States Merchant Marine Academy. These selections reveal a nuanced understanding of ancillary service requirements essential to sustaining a mobile, mission-ready workforce.