Jon Lutmer

Jon Lutmer serves as a key procurement professional within the 255-NETWORK Contract Office 15 (36C255) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he manages strategic acquisitions to sustain and modernize VA healthcare infrastructure. His responsibilities include overseeing the procurement of clinical equipment, surgical supplies, and technical support systems critical to operational readiness in VA medical facilities. Lutmer specializes in direct acquisition pathways for medical devices and allied health products, ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations while aligning purchases with VA’s mission to deliver high-quality, accessible care to veterans. He maintains consistent working relationships with a focused group of contractors, including JETT’S SPECIALTY CONTRACTING, LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, HIGHLANDS DEVELOPMENT LLC, RISE COMPANIES, LLC, and MEDICONE MEDICAL RESPONSE OF TENNESSEE, INC. These partnerships reflect a balance between specialized medical suppliers and facility modernization contractors, indicating a preference for vendors with proven expertise in healthcare environment upgrades and clinical logistics. Lutmer’s contracting approach emphasizes reliability, regulatory compliance, and performance accountability across contract lifecycles. His procurement portfolio is evenly split between total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and open competitions, demonstrating a deliberate and balanced commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. While no specific set-aside categories dominate, the consistent use of small business set-asides signals a strong institutional alignment with VA’s mandate to foster veteran-owned and small business participation in federal healthcare procurement. Lutmer’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) and 424690 (Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers), reflecting deep expertise in sourcing surgical instruments, sterile supplies, diagnostic consumables, and specialized medical chemicals. His technical domain centers on clinical procurement operations that support surgical suites, diagnostic imaging, and infection control protocols within VA medical centers.