Abigail.Hoeppner@va.gov

Abigail Hoeppner serves as the primary Point of Contact for the Technology Acquisition Center NJ (36C10B), a critical unit within the Department of Veterans Affairs responsible for modernizing enterprise IT infrastructure to support veteran-centric services. In this role, she facilitates the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for mission-critical technology solutions, coordinating requirements validation, solicitation development, and vendor engagement to ensure secure, scalable, and interoperable systems are delivered across the VA network. Her work directly supports the agency’s strategic priorities in software modernization, cybersecurity, and data integrity, with a focus on enterprise-grade IT systems that enhance clinical care and administrative efficiency. She maintains consistent working relationships with leading technology providers including Palantir Technologies Inc., AMD International Technologies LLC, Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Greenbrier Government Solutions Inc., and Thundercat Technology, LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in data analytics, cloud-enabled platforms, and mission-critical software integration. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical rigor and compliance, often engaging contractors with deep expertise in federal IT modernization and secure infrastructure deployment. Hoeppner’s acquisition portfolio is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of procurements conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on accessing the broadest possible pool of technical talent and innovation, prioritizing capability and compliance over socioeconomic categorization. While small business participation is not formally targeted, all vendors are evaluated on technical merit, past performance, and alignment with VA’s cybersecurity and interoperability standards. Her primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 513210 (Software Publishers) and 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), driving acquisitions of custom enterprise software, SaaS platforms, systems integration, and IT consulting services. She specializes in procuring solutions that support data analytics, cloud migration, cybersecurity frameworks, and digital service delivery—ensuring the VA’s technology ecosystem remains resilient, compliant, and aligned with modern digital health and administrative standards.