Jessica Newman

Jessica Newman serves as a Contracting Specialist for the 261-NETWORK Contract Office 21 (36C261) within the Department of Veterans Affairs, where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurements that sustain and modernize VA medical infrastructure and clinical capabilities. She manages complex acquisitions for specialized medical equipment, surgical supplies, laboratory instruments, and facility construction services critical to delivering high-quality veteran healthcare. Her portfolio centers on ensuring the operational readiness of VA medical facilities through compliant, strategic contracting under FAR and VA-specific acquisition policies, with a strong emphasis on mission-critical infrastructure and clinical support systems. Jessica maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Abbott Laboratories Inc., Cynergy Professional Systems LLC, Integrated Trans Joint Venture LLC, Science Applications International Corporation, and McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC. These partnerships reflect a blend of large prime contractors delivering advanced medical technology and construction services alongside specialized vendors providing precision equipment, maintenance, and facility upgrades. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical validation, and lifecycle support to ensure long-term reliability of procured assets. Her set-aside preferences reveal a strong inclination toward service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) set-asides, which account for nearly 29% of her awards, alongside a notable 7% total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5. While the majority of her acquisitions are unrestricted, her consistent prioritization of SDVOSB participation underscores a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic goals and veteran-owned enterprise development within federal procurement. Jessica’s primary NAICS focus is on 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), reflecting her leadership in procuring facility upgrades, renovations, and infrastructure modernization for VA medical centers. She also engages with related categories including flooring contractors, architectural metal work, and precision equipment maintenance, demonstrating technical expertise in construction integration and clinical environment optimization. Her domain knowledge spans both physical infrastructure and the medical systems that operate within it, making her a key enabler of VA’s mission to deliver accessible, high-standard care.