Aleta Jennette

Aleta Jennette serves as a Contracting Officer for the 242-NETWORK Contract Office 02 (36C242) within the Department of Veterans Affairs, where she leads the acquisition of critical medical infrastructure and clinical equipment essential to veteran healthcare delivery. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on facility renovations, electromedical device procurement, and maintenance services that ensure the operational readiness of VA medical centers. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to modernize physical and technological healthcare environments, with a strong emphasis on compliance, risk mitigation, and mission-critical delivery timelines. Jennette maintains consistent partnerships with key contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, and SAWTOOTH CONSTRUCTION JV II LLC, reflecting her focus on integrated construction, technology integration, and clinical support services. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, with long-term vendor relationships built on reliability, regulatory adherence, and technical proficiency in healthcare facility systems. She routinely collaborates with firms capable of delivering complex, multi-disciplinary solutions under strict federal compliance standards. While the majority of her acquisitions—84.7%—are conducted without set-asides, Jennette demonstrates a meaningful commitment to socioeconomic programs, with 11.7% of awards directed to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and 3.6% to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Her procurement patterns reflect a balanced approach: prioritizing mission needs while actively fostering opportunities for qualified veteran-owned and small business vendors. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 334510 (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus), 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing), and 325412 (Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing), underscoring her technical expertise in procuring advanced diagnostic, therapeutic, and clinical supply systems. She specializes in acquisitions requiring stringent FDA and ANSI compliance, ensuring that all procured equipment meets the high standards necessary for safe, effective veteran care.