Jessica Schippits

Jessica Schippits supports the 260-NETWORK Contract Office 20 (36C260) within the Department of Veterans Affairs, playing a critical role in the acquisition of nonresidential leasing services essential to maintaining and expanding VA clinical infrastructure. Her work ensures that the agency secures appropriate facility space to house medical equipment, diagnostic laboratories, and surgical suites required for high-quality veteran care. She manages full lifecycle procurement activities—including market research, solicitation development, contract negotiation, and performance monitoring—for real property leases under NAICS 531120, focusing on long-term, mission-critical facility arrangements that enable seamless delivery of healthcare services across VA networks. Schippits maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, 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 preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in facility management, site development, and specialized medical infrastructure support. Her contracting approach emphasizes reliability, compliance, and operational continuity, often favoring vendors with demonstrated experience in federal healthcare environments and a track record of delivering turnkey lease solutions. Her procurement portfolio shows no use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on selecting the most qualified providers based on technical merit and facility suitability rather than socioeconomic criteria, aligning with the agency’s priority for rapid, scalable infrastructure deployment. Her primary technical domain centers on nonresidential building leasing, specifically securing spaces tailored for clinical operations, diagnostic imaging, and laboratory functions. She specializes in evaluating facility specifications for compliance with healthcare standards, accessibility requirements, and integration with existing VA medical systems, demonstrating deep expertise in the intersection of real estate acquisition and healthcare delivery infrastructure.