James E. Carroll

James E. Carroll serves as a Contracting Officer within the Defense Health Agency (HT9406), responsible for managing complex acquisitions that support the operational readiness and clinical infrastructure of the Department of Defense’s global healthcare system. He oversees the procurement of critical medical, technical, and professional services essential to sustaining care for uniformed personnel, retirees, and their families. His portfolio includes contracts for diagnostic equipment, pharmaceutical supply chain support, clinical workflow modernization, and specialized technical consulting, ensuring alignment with DHA’s mission of integrated, high-quality health service delivery. Carroll maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including Dependable On-Site Scan & Shred, Inc., Hanith Bioscience, LLC, Livion Technology, LLC, I-2-I Solutions, Inc., and Draeger Inc. These partnerships reflect a focus on niche providers delivering secure document management, bioscience solutions, medical technology, IT support services, and advanced respiratory and surgical equipment. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, regulatory compliance, and technical specificity, often engaging vendors with proven expertise in defense-critical domains. His procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 75% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a steady 25% commitment to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a balanced approach that values broad market competition while actively fostering opportunities for qualified small businesses across socioeconomic categories. Carroll’s primary NAICS focus areas include Marketing Consulting Services (541613), Miscellaneous Repair and Maintenance (811219), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), All Other Professional Services (541990), and All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (713990). This diverse technical portfolio underscores his expertise in procuring both clinical and administrative support services, ranging from equipment maintenance and bioscience innovation to operational consulting and facility-related technical services.