Michael Jackson

Michael D. Jackson serves as a key procurement lead within the Commander (M00264) under the Department of the Navy, overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical technology and systems engineering services that sustain naval warfighting readiness. His portfolio centers on modernizing command and control architectures, enhancing tactical computing environments, and integrating advanced sensor and communication systems. He manages complex contracts for research and development, cyber-enabled decision support tools, and armored vehicle support services, ensuring alignment with naval operational requirements and DoD acquisition regulations. Jackson’s work directly enables the agency’s mission to maintain technological superiority through rapid, secure, and scalable solutions. He maintains consistent partnerships with specialized contractors including Goldbelt Hawk L.L.C., Alex-Alternative Experts, LLC, Tnda Technologies Inc., BC Market Solutions LLC, and Biospace, Inc., each bringing niche expertise in systems integration, defense analytics, and technical consulting. These relationships reflect a preference for agile, high-performance vendors capable of delivering rapid prototyping, field-deployable software, and mission-tailored engineering services. Jackson’s contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and iterative development cycles, often leveraging commercial best practices within a secure DoD framework. His procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 75% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, while maintaining a steady 25% commitment to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balance ensures access to innovative small firms without compromising the scale or urgency of naval modernization needs. He does not routinely favor 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead emphasizing capability-driven selection across the small business spectrum. Jackson’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 541715 (R&D in physical and engineering sciences) and 541519 (other computer-related services), reflecting deep engagement in defense systems engineering, real-time data analytics, and mission-critical software development. He also procures administrative management consulting (541611), support services (561990), and specialized maintenance (811219), demonstrating a holistic approach to sustaining naval operational readiness through integrated, cross-domain solutions.