Jodi Ruggiero

Judith Ruggiero serves as Branch Chief for the 241-NETWORK Contract Office 01 (36C241) within the Department of Veterans Affairs, where she leads the procurement and contract management of critical healthcare infrastructure and electromedical systems essential to VA medical centers nationwide. Her role encompasses the full lifecycle of acquisitions for diagnostic equipment, surgical instrumentation, facility maintenance systems, and related engineering services, ensuring VA facilities operate with clinical reliability and regulatory compliance. She oversees complex contracting actions that align with federal procurement regulations and VA strategic modernization goals, prioritizing mission-critical infrastructure resilience and technological advancement. Ruggiero maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors specializing in healthcare facility development and technical services, including EPERNAY DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, P.D.S. CONSULTANTS, INC., L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED, and SOUTH MIDDLESEX OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in commercial and institutional construction, engineering design, and specialized mechanical and electrical systems integration. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, long-term vendor reliability, and technical competency in high-stakes healthcare environments. Her procurement portfolio is overwhelmingly non-set-aside, with 94.4% of awards issued under full and open competition, reflecting a focus on technical merit and mission readiness. However, she consistently supports service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB), accounting for 5.6% of awards, demonstrating a targeted commitment to veteran-led enterprise participation within federal contracting. Ruggiero’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), 541310 (Architectural Services), and 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with additional emphasis on plumbing, heating, and electrical contracting (NAICS 238220 and 238210). She specializes in procuring integrated facility systems that support clinical operations, including HVAC, biomedical infrastructure, and building automation, requiring deep understanding of healthcare construction standards and medical equipment compatibility requirements.