Lorita H. Jackson

Lorita H. Jackson serves as the primary contracting professional for Washington Headquarters Services, supporting the Department of Defense’s mission to modernize institutional management systems and enhance enterprise-wide operational efficiency. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on administrative, technical, and consulting services that enable DoD-wide decision-making and digital transformation. Her procurement activities center on professional services contracts, particularly in management consulting, IT systems design, and institutional support functions, ensuring alignment with DoD’s strategic priorities for resource optimization and infrastructure sustainment. Jackson maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of high-performing contractors, including CLARITY INNOVATIONS LLC, CYNERGY PROFESSIONAL SYSTEMS LLC, SIGNATURE RENOVATIONS LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, and GUIDEHOUSE INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established firms with proven capabilities in enterprise consulting, technical services, and facility modernization. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and long-term vendor reliability over transactional engagements. Her procurement patterns show a strong preference for full and open competition, with 96% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. While small business participation is limited to approximately 4%, it is primarily channeled through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a measured but intentional commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals without compromising mission-critical delivery timelines. Jackson’s primary NAICS focus areas include 611630 (Language Schools), reflecting demand for specialized language training and cultural competency programs, and 541611 (Administrative Management Consulting), underscoring her expertise in procuring strategic advisory services. She also regularly acquires computer systems design and related IT services under NAICS 541512 and 541519, demonstrating technical proficiency in supporting DoD’s digital modernization initiatives through targeted professional services contracting.