Justin Pickett

Justin Pickett serves as a key procurement lead within the Army Medical Resources Acquisition Activity under the Defense Health Agency, where he manages the acquisition of advanced biomedical, diagnostic, and clinical technology systems critical to military medical readiness. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contract execution for research-enabled capabilities, including custom software development, laboratory instrumentation, and precision equipment maintenance. Pickett’s portfolio is strategically aligned with the agency’s mission to sustain cutting-edge analytical and diagnostic infrastructure, ensuring U.S. Army medical personnel have access to state-of-the-art life sciences tools and operational-ready health technologies. He maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of high-performance contractors, including CHENEGA Professional & Technical Services LLC, SNA International LLC, MABEAL GmbH, Canon Medical Informatics Inc., and The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for established firms with deep expertise in biotechnology research, medical informatics, and specialized equipment repair—often engaging them through competitive sealed bidding and performance-based contract vehicles to ensure technical excellence and mission alignment. Pickett’s contracting activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition, indicating a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic preferences. This approach prioritizes mission-critical performance and operational readiness, reflecting the specialized nature of the acquisitions he oversees. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), supporting tailored clinical and research software systems, followed by NAICS 541714 (Biotechnology R&D) and NAICS 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance). His domain expertise centers on integrating advanced diagnostics, laboratory automation, and biomedical data systems into the military health ecosystem, ensuring interoperability and sustained operational effectiveness.