Albert Raymond

Albert Raymond serves as the primary Point of Contact for the Technology Acquisition Center NJ (36C10B), a division of the Department of Veterans Affairs responsible for modernizing enterprise IT infrastructure to support veteran-centric clinical and administrative services. In this role, he facilitates the acquisition of mission-critical technology solutions, coordinating requirements development, vendor engagement, and contract execution for complex systems integration projects. His work directly supports the VA’s strategic goals in cybersecurity, data interoperability, and digital service delivery, with a focus on enterprise software modernization and IT systems design. Raymond acts as the central liaison between technical stakeholders and contracting teams, ensuring alignment between operational needs and procurement outcomes. He 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 are primarily centered on high-assurance IT services, data analytics platforms, and secure infrastructure modernization. Raymond engages vendors through competitive solicitation processes, fostering collaboration with firms that demonstrate proven expertise in federal IT environments and compliance with NIST and FISMA standards. Raymond’s procurement portfolio reflects a 100% non-set-aside orientation, indicating a focus on full and open competition rather than socioeconomic set-asides. This approach prioritizes technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the agency’s need for rapid deployment of enterprise-grade solutions. While small business participation is not formally targeted, vendors of all sizes are evaluated on technical merit, past performance, and compliance with federal IT security frameworks. His primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services) and 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), encompassing custom software development, cloud migration, systems integration, and cybersecurity architecture. He consistently acquires solutions that enhance data integrity, support interoperable health IT platforms, and modernize legacy systems across the VA’s national network.