Phyllis R. Jackson

Phyllis R. Jackson serves as a key procurement professional within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), supporting mission-critical infrastructure and technical services for the Department of Commerce. Her responsibilities center on managing federal acquisitions aligned with NOAA’s environmental stewardship goals, particularly in the construction and engineering domains essential to coastal resilience, research facility development, and operational infrastructure. She oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions—from solicitation through award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal regulations and strategic alignment with NOAA’s scientific and operational priorities. Jackson maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including WISCONSIN EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD, TRONCONI SEGARRA & ASSOCIATES LLP, JNB SERVICES LLC, PURE ENVIRO-MANAGEMENT, LLC, and THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO. These partnerships reflect a blend of institutional, specialized engineering, and environmental services providers, indicating a preference for firms with proven expertise in public-sector construction, environmental compliance, and technical consulting. Her contracting patterns suggest a focus on long-term vendor reliability and technical capability over volume-driven procurement. A strong commitment to socioeconomic diversity is evident in her procurement approach, with 63.6% of her awards designated as small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to prioritize small business participation, particularly among firms certified under general small business programs, fostering equitable access to federal opportunities while enhancing competition and innovation in the contractor pool. Her primary procurement focus lies in commercial and institutional building construction (NAICS 236220), with significant activity in electrical contracting (238210), architectural services (541310), painting and wall covering (238320), and engineering services (541330). These categories underscore her specialization in procuring physical infrastructure and technical support services critical to NOAA’s field stations, research facilities, and coastal infrastructure, ensuring that built environments meet stringent environmental and operational standards.