Alaina Wooten

Alaina Wooten serves as a Contract Specialist at the Strategic Acquisition Center Fredericksburg (36C10G) within the Department of Veterans Affairs, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex procurements of advanced medical equipment and support services critical to veteran healthcare delivery. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for surgical instruments, electromedical devices, diagnostic systems, and ophthalmic and dental supplies, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning acquisitions with the VA’s mission to modernize clinical infrastructure. She works closely with technical stakeholders to define performance requirements and evaluate vendor proposals, prioritizing reliability, safety, and technological advancement in every acquisition. Wooten maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Fidelis Sustainability Distribution LLC, Contemporary Product Solutions, Inc., and Veterans Healthcare Supply Solutions, Inc., all of which specialize in the distribution and support of high-precision medical devices. She also collaborates with niche providers such as the College of American Pathologists and FinCANTIERI Marine Repair LLC, reflecting a diversified vendor base that spans clinical supply, diagnostic services, and specialized maintenance. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance accountability and regulatory compliance. Wooten’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under no set-aside classifications. While she does not currently utilize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her focus remains on securing the highest-quality medical technologies through competitive, transparent processes that prioritize technical merit and mission readiness. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing), accounting for 84% of her activity, with secondary emphasis on in-vitro diagnostic manufacturing (325413) and electromedical apparatus production (334510). She specializes in acquiring precision-engineered clinical tools and diagnostic systems, demonstrating deep technical expertise in medical device procurement and supply chain integrity for high-acuity healthcare environments.