Valerie L Jamerson

Valerie L. Jamerson serves as a Contract Negotiator responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle for complex aerospace propulsion systems and related engine components. In this role, she ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while negotiating terms that balance mission needs, cost efficiency, and contractor performance standards. Her work is central to the agency’s mission of securing advanced aviation technology through transparent, competitive, and legally sound contracting practices. She primarily handles sole-source and sealed-bid acquisitions under FAR Part 15, with a focus on engineering services, technical documentation, and precision-manufactured parts critical to national defense and aviation systems. While specific contractor names are not available, Jamerson maintains a consistent pattern of engagement with Tier 1 aerospace manufacturers and specialized suppliers possessing AS9100 certification and relevant ITAR compliance. Her negotiations typically involve long-term supply agreements, performance-based incentives, and technical risk mitigation clauses, reflecting a preference for vendors with proven track records in high-reliability manufacturing. She collaborates closely with technical evaluators and program managers to align contract deliverables with operational requirements, fostering collaborative vendor relationships grounded in accountability and quality assurance. Jamerson’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong commitment to small business participation, with 21.6% of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Though no other socioeconomic set-asides are currently prevalent in her portfolio, her consistent use of small business set-asides demonstrates a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for qualified small manufacturers within the aerospace supply chain. Her contracting patterns align with federal goals to enhance competition and innovation through targeted small business engagement. Her entire acquisition portfolio is focused exclusively on NAICS 336412—Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing. This specialization requires deep technical fluency in turbine systems, combustion components, and propulsion integration standards. She negotiates contracts for critical items including turbofan parts, fuel control units, and engine overhaul kits, ensuring compliance with FAA and DoD technical specifications. Her expertise lies in evaluating technical proposals, assessing manufacturing capabilities, and enforcing quality control requirements within a highly regulated, safety-critical domain.