Jennifer Balsiger

Jennifer Balsiger serves as a Contracting Officer within the Strategic Acquisition Center Fredericksburg (36C10G), part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, where she plays a pivotal role in procuring mission-critical medical equipment and support services to enhance clinical care for veterans. Her portfolio encompasses surgical instruments, electromedical devices, dental and ophthalmic supplies, and diagnostic systems, ensuring VA facilities remain equipped with technologically advanced, reliable, and safe healthcare solutions. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions—from market research and solicitation to award and contract administration—aligning procurements with VA’s strategic goals of modernization and veteran-centered care. Balsiger maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Fidelis Sustainability Distribution LLC, Contemporary Product Solutions, Inc., and Veterans Healthcare Supply Solutions, Inc., among others. These partnerships reflect a focus on specialized medical suppliers and service providers capable of delivering high-compliance, clinically validated products and logistics support. Her contracting approach emphasizes vendor reliability, regulatory adherence, and supply chain resilience, particularly for time-sensitive medical equipment deployments. Her procurement patterns demonstrate a strong commitment to socioeconomic diversity, with nearly half of her awards structured as total small business set-asides or service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) set-asides, each accounting for 23.1% of her portfolio. She also actively utilizes local area set-asides under FAR 26.2, reinforcing regional economic engagement. This balanced approach ensures robust small business participation while maintaining competitive rigor. Balsiger’s primary NAICS focus areas include 621910 (Ambulance Services) and 561320 (Temporary Help Services), indicating a significant emphasis on clinical support staffing and mobile medical operations. She also procures professional training services under 611430 and residential behavioral health services under 623220, reflecting a holistic approach to veteran healthcare infrastructure. Her expertise spans both hardware procurement and service-based delivery models essential to VA’s integrated care delivery system.