Laureene Jackson

Laureene Jackson serves as a Contracting Officer within the PBS R2 Simplified Acq Branch Group 1 of the General Services Administration’s Public Buildings Service, where she manages simplified acquisition procedures for mission-critical facility modernization projects across Region 2. Her portfolio focuses on procurement of construction-related services and technical systems essential to maintaining federal courthouses, office buildings, and infrastructure. She ensures compliance with federal regulations while facilitating timely, efficient acquisitions that support facility resilience, code compliance, and operational continuity for federal agencies. Jackson primarily handles contracts under the simplified acquisition threshold, leveraging streamlined procedures to meet urgent infrastructure needs while upholding transparency and accountability. Jackson collaborates with a diverse array of vendors specializing in building systems, electrical installations, and facility inspection services. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, her procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with qualified small businesses and established contractors capable of delivering high-quality, code-compliant solutions. She fosters collaborative relationships grounded in performance-based contracting, ensuring vendors meet stringent safety, security, and sustainability standards required for federal facilities. Her approach emphasizes vendor reliability, past performance evaluation, and adherence to federal acquisition regulations throughout the solicitation and award lifecycle. Jackson demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic goals, with half of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for small businesses. The remaining half are open competitions, balancing broad market access with targeted support for disadvantaged entrepreneurs. Her contracting patterns consistently prioritize small business participation, aligning with GSA’s broader mission to promote equitable economic growth through federal procurement. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 238210 (electrical contractors and wiring installation), with significant activity in building inspection services (541350), automatic environmental control manufacturing (334512), and electronic computer manufacturing (334111). She procures integrated building systems including HVAC controls, security electronics, and facility monitoring technologies, demonstrating deep expertise in the intersection of physical infrastructure and digital building management systems.