Jackie L. Pinkston

Jackie L. Pinkston serves as Deputy Chief, Contracting Operations – Supply Chain (COD-SA) within the Dha Enterprise Medical Support (EMS-CD) under the Defense Health Agency, where she oversees the strategic execution of enterprise-wide IT and administrative service acquisitions. In this leadership role, she ensures alignment of procurement activities with the agency’s mission to modernize clinical and administrative health IT systems, enhance data interoperability, and sustain operational readiness through secure, scalable digital infrastructure. Pinkston manages a portfolio of complex, mission-critical contracts focused on software development, systems integration, and workforce training services, guiding contracting teams through full lifecycle acquisition processes from requirements definition to contract award and performance oversight. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly enumerated, Pinkston’s procurement patterns reflect engagement with a broad spectrum of vendors specializing in enterprise IT services, including firms delivering cloud-based health information systems, cybersecurity solutions, and digital workflow automation tools. Her team maintains collaborative, performance-driven partnerships with both large prime contractors and specialized subcontractors, emphasizing compliance with federal acquisition regulations and the integration of emerging technologies into DoD medical operations. Pinkston’s office exhibits a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of acquisitions designated as “No Set-Aside,” indicating a focus on merit-based selection rather than socioeconomic set-asides. This approach prioritizes technical capability, cost-effectiveness, and mission alignment over socioeconomic classifications, though small business participation remains possible through unrestricted solicitations. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), reflecting deep expertise in custom software development, systems engineering, and IT consulting. Additional emphasis is placed on NAICS 611420 (Computer Training) for workforce upskilling and NAICS 813910 (Business Associations) for industry collaboration. Pinkston’s domain expertise centers on securing secure, interoperable health IT solutions that support military medical readiness and enterprise data modernization.