Crystal Lomonaco

Crystal Lomonaco serves as the primary procurement lead for the Technology Acquisition Center NJ, a critical component of the Department of Veterans Affairs responsible for modernizing enterprise IT infrastructure. She manages the acquisition of mission-critical technology solutions that support clinical systems, data interoperability, cybersecurity, and administrative modernization across the VA’s national network. Her role encompasses end-to-end contract lifecycle management for complex IT services, with a focus on delivering scalable, secure, and compliant digital capabilities that enhance veteran care delivery and operational efficiency. Lomonaco 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 strategic emphasis on high-performance data analytics, systems integration, cloud-enabled platforms, and specialized IT modernization services. Her contracting approach prioritizes vendors with proven expertise in federal IT environments, particularly those capable of supporting secure, scalable, and audit-ready architectures aligned with VA’s enterprise standards. Her procurement patterns show a strong preference for open competitions, with 66.7% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides, while 33.3% are reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), reflecting a deliberate balance between competitive sourcing and targeted socioeconomic outreach. This pattern underscores her commitment to leveraging small business innovation while ensuring access to mission-critical capabilities from established federal contractors. Lomonaco’s technical focus centers on NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), indicating deep expertise in custom software development, systems architecture, and enterprise IT support. She routinely procures solutions involving data modernization, cybersecurity integration, cloud migration, and interoperable health IT platforms—domains essential to sustaining the VA’s digital transformation and mission readiness.