Jayme Defae

Jayme Defae serves as a Contract Specialist within the 260-NETWORK Contract Office 20 (36C260) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, where they play a pivotal role in procuring critical medical equipment and clinical infrastructure to support veteran healthcare delivery. Specializing in the acquisition of surgical instruments, electromedical devices, in-vitro diagnostic substances, and precision laboratory equipment, Defae ensures timely and compliant procurement of mission-critical technologies that enhance clinical outcomes. Their work directly advances the agency’s mission to modernize and sustain high-quality healthcare environments through strategic contracting under FAR and VA-specific acquisition policies. Defae maintains established working relationships with key vendors including STAFFORD CONSULTING COMPANY, INC., SKYTEK LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, METRO WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE, INC., and SALMON GROUP INC. These partnerships reflect a balanced mix of specialized medical suppliers, technical service providers, and facility infrastructure contractors. Their contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and consistent vendor accountability to ensure delivery of reliable, clinically validated solutions. While the majority of acquisitions (73.3%) are conducted without set-asides, Defae demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic programs, with consistent utilization of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides (20.0%) and Total Small Business Set-Asides (6.7%). This pattern underscores a deliberate effort to prioritize veteran-owned enterprises and foster small business participation in VA healthcare procurement. Their procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) and 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services), reflecting deep expertise in medical device procurement and diagnostic testing infrastructure. Defae routinely manages complex acquisitions involving Class II and III medical devices, clinical laboratory systems, and institutional furniture, demonstrating specialized knowledge in FDA-regulated products and healthcare facility modernization.