Jacob Tackett

Jacob A. Tackett serves as the primary contracting representative for the 247-NETWORK Contract Office 7 (36C247) within the Department of Veterans Affairs, overseeing the acquisition of critical infrastructure and clinical support systems essential to veteran healthcare delivery. His role centers on managing full-life-cycle procurements for medical equipment, facility systems, and specialized maintenance services that ensure the operational readiness and technological advancement of VA medical facilities. He routinely handles complex solicitations under FAR Part 15, including performance-based service contracts and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) mechanisms, with a focus on ensuring compliance with federal standards for safety, accessibility, and clinical efficacy. Tackett maintains sustained working relationships with key contractors including Birmingham Industrial Construction, LLC, Excelsior Ambulance Service Inc., Transox Inc., Vascular Radiology Associates II, and Veterans Service Solutions LLC. These partnerships reflect a blend of niche service providers and specialized vendors capable of delivering facility upgrades, medical transport solutions, and clinical support services under stringent VA compliance frameworks. His procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical specificity, and long-term operational support, fostering collaborative relationships with contractors who demonstrate proven capacity in high-stakes healthcare environments. A strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting is evident in Tackett’s pattern of awarding over half of his contracts under the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside program, with additional allocations to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to prioritize veteran-owned enterprises while maintaining competitive integrity and mission-critical performance standards. His procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS categories including 339113 (surgical appliance and supplies manufacturing), 238220 (plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors), and 561790 (other building services), underscoring expertise in procuring clinical instrumentation, environmental systems, and facility maintenance services critical to sustaining modern VA healthcare infrastructure.