Amy Schmalzigan

Amy Schmalzigan serves as a key procurement professional within the Technology Acquisition Center NJ (36C10B) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, supporting the modernization of enterprise IT infrastructure critical to veteran services. She manages complex acquisitions for mission-critical technology solutions, with a focus on software modernization, cybersecurity, and data interoperability systems that underpin clinical and administrative operations across the VA network. Her work ensures the delivery of scalable, secure digital platforms aligned with federal IT modernization mandates and VA’s strategic digital transformation goals. Schmalzigan maintains consistent partnerships 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 relationships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in enterprise data analytics, cloud-enabled platforms, and defense-grade cybersecurity solutions. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, long-term vendor collaboration, and the integration of commercial best practices into federal IT environments. Her procurement patterns show a strong emphasis on open competition, with 87.5% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, while maintaining a deliberate 12.5% allocation to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), demonstrating a balanced commitment to both efficiency and socioeconomic inclusion. This reflects a strategic alignment with VA’s mission to empower veteran-owned enterprises while ensuring mission readiness. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), where she procures custom software development, systems integration, and IT consulting services. She also supports professional training under NAICS 611430, ensuring workforce readiness for new technologies. Her expertise centers on enterprise IT modernization, data governance, and secure cloud migration—domains essential to sustaining the VA’s digital ecosystem.