Randall Cole Jackson

Randall Cole Jackson supports the C5I Division 1 Alexandria within the U.S. Coast Guard and Department of Homeland Security, playing a pivotal role in advancing secure, mission-critical IT and communications infrastructure. He manages acquisitions aligned with the division’s mandate to sustain and modernize command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence (C5I) systems that underpin maritime domain awareness and operational resilience. His procurement portfolio centers on enterprise software integration, telecommunications modernization, and IT service delivery, ensuring continuous readiness through robust, secure, and scalable digital ecosystems. Jackson’s work directly enables mission-critical decision-making across dynamic maritime operations. Jackson collaborates with a diverse range of contractors specializing in cybersecurity, systems integration, and IT managed services. While no specific vendor relationships are publicly identifiable, his contracting patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms capable of delivering complex C5I solutions, including cloud-based platforms, satellite communications support, and secure network modernization. He fosters partnerships with vendors possessing demonstrated expertise in DoD and DHS compliance frameworks, emphasizing secure development lifecycles and NIST-aligned architectures. His approach prioritizes technical capability, supply chain integrity, and interoperability across legacy and next-generation systems. Jackson exhibits a strong preference for open competition, with 75% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides, yet maintains a deliberate 25% allocation to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balance reflects a strategic commitment to fostering innovation through small business participation while ensuring access to scalable, enterprise-grade capabilities. His contracting patterns do not favor specific socioeconomic categories but consistently prioritize small businesses capable of delivering high-complexity IT services across the C5I lifecycle. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), reflecting demand for custom software development, systems engineering, and IT consulting services. He also frequently procures administrative management consulting (541611) and computer facilities management (541513), underscoring a holistic approach to sustaining mission-critical IT environments. Jackson’s expertise centers on securing and integrating enterprise IT ecosystems that support real-time intelligence sharing, secure communications, and resilient operational infrastructure across the maritime domain.