Denese Carty

Denese Carty serves as a key procurement professional within the Great Plains Area Indian Health Service, overseeing acquisitions that directly support the delivery of culturally competent healthcare to American Indian and Alaska Native communities. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on clinical infrastructure, diagnostic services, and operational support, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing the agency’s mission of equitable, sustainable care in remote and underserved areas. Her work is instrumental in securing essential medical resources and technical services that enhance clinical capacity and operational continuity across tribal health facilities. Carty maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including DT-TRAK CONSULTING, INC., ANDERS GROUP LLC, WAREBROOK HEALTH, LLC, LACREEK DEVELOPMENT CORP, and METRO MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with demonstrated experience in tribal healthcare environments, particularly those offering diagnostic imaging support, medical equipment supply, and facility services. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, with a focus on reliability, cultural awareness, and responsiveness to the unique logistical challenges of rural Indian Health Service facilities. Her procurement strategy is deeply aligned with socioeconomic goals, with nearly 78% of awards directed toward set-aside programs—primarily Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) and Buy Indian Set-Aside authorities. These preferences underscore a statutory and mission-driven commitment to empowering Native-owned businesses and ensuring economic development within tribal communities. Small business participation is consistently prioritized, with a notable portion of contracts awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides, reinforcing the agency’s dedication to inclusive contracting practices. Carty’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 621512 (Diagnostic Imaging Centers) and 621511 (Medical Laboratories), reflecting a strong emphasis on clinical diagnostics and laboratory services. She also manages acquisitions in physician offices, research support, and facility maintenance, demonstrating broad expertise in healthcare delivery systems tailored to tribal health needs. Her domain knowledge includes medical equipment procurement, IT-enabled clinical workflows, and compliance with federal health service standards.