Contracting Officer

Jennifer L. Salerno-Diciuccio serves as a key procurement leader within the Department of Veterans Affairs, operating under agency code 36C776, where she oversees strategic acquisitions to modernize veteran healthcare infrastructure. Her role centers on managing complex construction and engineering contracts that support the upgrade and expansion of medical facilities nationwide. She specializes in procurements governed by FAR Part 36 and leverages integrated project delivery methods to ensure timely, compliant, and mission-critical outcomes. Her portfolio consistently prioritizes facility modernization, electronic health records infrastructure, and clinical space enhancements, aligning directly with VA’s mission to deliver safe, technologically advanced care environments. She maintains strong, recurring relationships with a select group of prime contractors, including RWH Capital LLC, Bridger Richard JV LLC, Hurley JV, LLP, Veterans Contracting Group, Inc., and The Trevino Group, Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for joint ventures and experienced firms with demonstrated expertise in VA-specific compliance, federal construction standards, and healthcare facility design. Her contracting patterns emphasize long-term vendor collaboration, often re-engaging contractors with proven performance on prior projects to ensure continuity and quality assurance. Salerno-Diciuccio exhibits a pronounced commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 70% of her awards designated for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, reflecting a deep alignment with VA’s mission to support veteran entrepreneurs. An additional 10% of awards are structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reinforcing her dedication to expanding opportunities for small businesses in federal infrastructure procurement. Her procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 541330 (Engineering Services), indicating expertise in the design-build delivery of medical facilities, structural upgrades, and technical engineering support for clinical environments. She consistently procures services related to architectural design, MEP systems integration, and construction management, ensuring that all projects meet stringent federal healthcare facility standards and accessibility requirements.