Jalima J. Jones

Jalima J. Jones serves as a Contract Specialist at the Strategic Acquisition Center Fredericksburg (36C10G) within the Department of Veterans Affairs, where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurements that directly enhance clinical capabilities for veterans. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of acquisitions for advanced medical equipment, surgical supplies, and electromedical devices, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and VA mission priorities. She specializes in complex technical procurements that support modernization initiatives across VA healthcare facilities, with a focus on delivering reliable, safe, and technologically current solutions to frontline providers. Jones maintains strong, ongoing relationships with key contractors including Fidelis Sustainability Distribution LLC, College of American Pathologists, Veterans Healthcare Supply Solutions, Inc., FinCANTIERI Marine Repair LLC, and Contemporary Product Solutions, Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in medical device distribution, diagnostic instrumentation, and specialized healthcare support services. Her contracting approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical compliance, and supply chain resilience, fostering long-term collaborations that align with VA’s operational needs. While the majority of her acquisitions are conducted under full and open competition (85.2%), Jones consistently prioritizes service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) set-asides (14.8%), demonstrating a robust commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. Her pattern of awarding to SDVOSBs underscores a deliberate effort to leverage veteran-owned enterprises in supporting the VA’s mission while promoting equitable access to federal contracting opportunities. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing), 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing), and 334510 (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing), reflecting deep technical expertise in acquiring surgical instruments, diagnostic equipment, and clinical monitoring systems. She is well-versed in the regulatory and technical specifications governing medical device procurement, ensuring all acquisitions meet FDA and ANSI standards for safety and performance in clinical environments.