Gwennifer Epps

Gwennifer Epps serves as a Contracting Officer for the Strategic Acquisition Center Fredericksburg (36C10G) within the Department of Veterans Affairs, where she leads the acquisition of critical medical equipment and support services essential to modernizing VA healthcare delivery. Her portfolio centers on procuring surgical instruments, electromedical devices, dental and ophthalmic supplies, and diagnostic systems that directly enhance clinical outcomes for veterans. Epps ensures all acquisitions align with federal procurement regulations and VA’s mission to provide technologically advanced, safe, and reliable care through strategic sourcing and rigorous contract management. She maintains enduring relationships with key vendors including Fidelis Sustainability Distribution LLC, Contemporary Product Solutions, Inc., and Veterans Healthcare Supply Solutions, Inc., among others, reflecting a consistent focus on specialized medical suppliers and professional organizations. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a preference for established industry partners with proven expertise in healthcare instrumentation and clinical support services, often engaging firms with deep technical knowledge in FDA-regulated medical devices and precision healthcare logistics. Epps exclusively utilizes No Set-Aside contracting vehicles, indicating a procurement strategy prioritizing technical capability, performance history, and regulatory compliance over socioeconomic classifications. While she does not routinely deploy 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her approach emphasizes competitive, full-and-open procurement to ensure access to the highest-quality medical solutions available in the marketplace. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing), 339114 (Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing), and 813920 (Professional Organizations), underscoring her technical expertise in medical device procurement and association-based services. She routinely manages complex acquisitions involving Class II and III medical devices, sterile reprocessing systems, and diagnostic imaging components, demonstrating a nuanced understanding of FDA compliance, ISO standards, and clinical integration requirements.