Laura L. Powers

Laura L. Powers supports the Defense Health Agency’s mission by managing critical procurement activities that ensure the readiness and operational effectiveness of military healthcare systems. Though her formal title is not publicly listed, her procurement responsibilities center on securing essential facilities support, medical infrastructure, and technology services that underpin clinical operations across the global DoD healthcare network. She routinely handles complex acquisitions involving facility maintenance, diagnostic equipment servicing, pharmaceutical supply chain solutions, and health information technology systems, aligning each contract with DHA’s strategic priorities in clinical modernization and secure health data management. Powers maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized contractors, including Dependable On-Site Scan & Shred, Inc. for secure document handling, Hanith Bioscience, LLC for advanced biotech solutions, Livion Technology, LLC for medical device support, I-2-I Solutions, Inc. for IT infrastructure, and Draeger, Inc. for critical care and respiratory equipment. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade compliance, clinical reliability, and rapid deployment capabilities within austere or high-tempo environments. Her contracting patterns show a strong orientation toward open competition, with 77.8% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on technical merit and mission-critical performance. However, she actively leverages the SBA Certified Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) program for 22.2% of awards, demonstrating a deliberate and compliant commitment to socioeconomic diversity in vendor selection. Powers’ primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561210 (Facilities Support Services), which includes custodial, waste management, and facility maintenance; followed by 622110 (General Medical and Surgical Hospitals) for clinical support services, 811412 (Appliance Repair and Maintenance) for medical equipment upkeep, and 513210 (Software Publishers) for health information systems. Her expertise spans the intersection of physical infrastructure, clinical operations, and digital health platforms essential to sustaining military medical readiness.