Joshua Fitzmaurice

Joshua Fitzmaurice serves as a Contract Specialist at the Technology Acquisition Center NJ (36C10B), part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he plays a pivotal role in executing enterprise-level IT acquisitions that support the modernization of VA’s digital infrastructure. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of complex procurement actions for mission-critical systems, with a focus on computer systems design services that enhance clinical care delivery, data interoperability, and cybersecurity across the national VA network. Fitzmaurice specializes in soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts for scalable software solutions, system integration, and enterprise platform modernization, ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and VA strategic technology priorities. He maintains consistent working relationships with leading technology providers including Palantir Technologies Inc., AMD International Technologies LLC, Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Greenbrier Government Solutions Inc., and Thundercat Technology, LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in delivering secure, high-performance IT systems tailored to federal healthcare and administrative environments. His procurement approach emphasizes technical rigor, risk mitigation, and vendor performance accountability, fostering long-term collaborations grounded in compliance and operational reliability. Fitzmaurice’s contracting portfolio reflects a 100% no set-aside orientation, indicating a strategic focus on full and open competition to secure the most capable and innovative solutions. While he does not prioritize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, his process remains transparent and compliant, ensuring equitable access for all qualified offerors while prioritizing technical merit and mission readiness. His primary procurement focus is centered on NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), where he acquires end-to-end IT solutions including system architecture, cloud-enabled platforms, data analytics frameworks, and cybersecurity-integrated software development. His technical domain expertise lies in enterprise software modernization, interoperable health IT systems, and secure data infrastructure—critical components in advancing the VA’s mission to deliver seamless, technology-driven veteran services.