Maria D. Jackson

Maria D. Jackson serves as a Purchasing Agent for the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center’s Glynco Procurement Office, where she plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical goods and services that support the readiness and operational infrastructure of federal law enforcement personnel. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of procurement activities—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—focusing on facilities, training equipment, and support services essential to modernized law enforcement curricula. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning acquisitions with the agency’s strategic priorities in infrastructure modernization and secure operational systems. Jackson maintains established relationships with a core group of contractors, including Diversified Fabricators & Erectors, Inc., Range Cleaners Inc., Builders Supply Inc., Reynolds-Warren Equipment Company, Inc., and Contender Boats Inc. These partnerships reflect a consistent pattern of engaging specialized vendors capable of delivering custom-built training environments, industrial laundering solutions, facility upgrades, and marine-based operational assets. Her procurement approach emphasizes reliability, technical specificity, and long-term vendor performance, fostering collaborative relationships with suppliers who understand the unique demands of federal law enforcement training. While the majority of her acquisitions—72.7%—are conducted under open competition, she consistently prioritizes small business participation, with 27.3% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate commitment to expanding economic opportunity among qualified small businesses without relying on specialized socioeconomic programs like 8(a) or HUBZone. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 611699 (All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction) and NAICS 812332 (Industrial Launderers), underscoring her expertise in acquiring customized training systems, simulation equipment, and industrial-scale laundry services for high-volume, high-security law enforcement environments. She brings technical precision to procurements requiring specialized compliance, durability, and operational integration.