Shanelle Jackson

Shanelle Jackson serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of professional services acquisitions, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and promoting efficient, transparent contracting practices. She plays a pivotal role in translating agency needs into legally sound, competitively awarded contracts, with a focus on professional, scientific, and technical services. Her portfolio primarily includes complex service-based procurements requiring detailed statement of work development, source selection under FAR Part 15, and post-award contract administration. Jackson’s expertise lies in structuring acquisitions that balance mission requirements with regulatory rigor, particularly in areas demanding specialized knowledge and high levels of technical oversight. While specific contractor names are not available, Jackson’s procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with a diverse pool of professional services vendors, including consulting firms, technical service providers, and legal support contractors. Her working relationships reflect a preference for competitive, open-market solicitations, fostering a robust environment for both large and small businesses to compete on merit. She maintains a collaborative approach with industry stakeholders, ensuring clarity in requirements and promoting fair and equitable contracting processes. Jackson demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic goals, with 90.5% of her awards issued under unrestricted, open competition and 9.5% designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While she does not frequently utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her consistent use of small business set-asides signals a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for qualified small businesses within the professional services sector. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 541199 (All Other Legal Services), 541611 (Administrative Management Consulting), and 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), reflecting a specialization in legal support, operational efficiency consulting, and IT systems integration. She routinely procures advisory services, process improvement solutions, and technology implementation support, demonstrating deep familiarity with the technical and compliance demands of professional service contracting.