Jessica Hendel

Jessica Hendel serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement validation and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing mission-critical capabilities within her organization. Her portfolio primarily encompasses technical procurement actions for specialized medical and scientific equipment, with a strong emphasis on precision instrumentation and supply chain logistics for healthcare infrastructure. Hendel consistently applies sound contracting practices to deliver timely, compliant, and cost-effective solutions aligned with operational needs. Her contractor relationships are centered on manufacturers and wholesale distributors of advanced irradiation apparatus and medical equipment, including firms specializing in radiation safety systems, diagnostic imaging components, and sterile medical supply distribution. She engages with a mix of large-capacity suppliers and small businesses, fostering transparent, performance-driven partnerships grounded in clear technical specifications and rigorous source selection criteria. Hendel prioritizes vendor accountability, ensuring deliverables meet stringent regulatory and quality standards under FAR and DFARS guidelines. Hendel’s procurement activity is exclusively non-set-aside, with 100% of her awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on maximizing market access and technical capability rather than socioeconomic set-asides, aligning with mission requirements that demand specialized, high-performance equipment with limited qualified vendors. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, she remains fully compliant with all small business participation reporting and subcontracting obligations under applicable statutes. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334517 (Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing) and 334517 (Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers), indicating deep expertise in procuring radiation-based medical devices, sterilization systems, and bulk medical supplies. She possesses technical fluency in regulatory frameworks governing medical device classification, FDA compliance, and ISO standards, enabling her to evaluate complex technical proposals and ensure procurement decisions support safe, effective healthcare delivery.