Marla Jacobson

Marla Jacobson serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex professional services acquisitions across scientific and technical domains. In this role, she ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing mission-critical objectives through competitive, transparent contracting processes. She typically handles solicitations under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) for research, engineering, and technical consulting services, with a strong emphasis on performance-based contracting and risk mitigation. Her work supports the acquisition of high-value professional services that require specialized expertise and rigorous technical evaluation. While specific contractor names are not available, Marla maintains a diverse vendor ecosystem, engaging both large professional services firms and small businesses capable of delivering high-quality scientific and technical solutions. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for open competition, with a balanced approach to fostering innovation through small business participation. She routinely collaborates with vendors possessing deep domain knowledge in physical sciences, engineering research, and technical advisory services, ensuring that contract requirements align with evolving program needs and technical standards. Marla demonstrates a clear commitment to small business participation, with 25% of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Her procurement strategy prioritizes socioeconomic programs that expand opportunities for small businesses, though the majority of her acquisitions remain open to all competitors. She does not appear to favor specific set-aside categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, indicating a broad-based approach to small business inclusion grounded in capability rather than socioeconomic designation. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541712 (Research and Development in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences), followed by 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services). She regularly procures services related to laboratory research, data analysis, systems engineering, and technical advisory support, reflecting expertise in STEM-driven contracting environments. She also engages professional organizations under NAICS 813920, underscoring her ability to manage contracts with trade associations and technical societies that provide specialized industry insight and standards development.