Leticia Blackmon

Leticia Blackmon serves as a Contract Specialist at the Technology Acquisition Center NJ (36C10B), part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical IT acquisitions to modernize the VA’s enterprise technology infrastructure. She manages the full lifecycle of procurements for secure, scalable, and interoperable digital solutions that support clinical care, data integrity, and cybersecurity across the national VA network. Her portfolio primarily encompasses complex IT services, including systems design, cloud-enabled infrastructure, and enterprise software modernization, ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and VA strategic technology goals. Blackmon maintains established relationships with key contractors 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 vendors with proven expertise in data analytics, cybersecurity, and mission-critical system integration. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and compliance with federal IT standards, fostering long-term vendor collaboration to deliver high-assurance solutions for veteran-facing systems. Her procurement patterns show a strong orientation toward open competition, with 94.1% of awards issued without set-aside designation, reflecting a focus on technical capability and value over socioeconomic preferences. Nevertheless, she consistently supports small business participation, with 5.9% of awards allocated under Total Small Business Set-Asides, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both operational excellence and socioeconomic goals. Blackmon’s primary acquisition focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), encompassing custom software development, systems integration, and IT consulting. She also frequently procures services under NAICS 518210 and 541512, specializing in cloud infrastructure, data processing, and enterprise systems design. Her technical domain expertise centers on secure, scalable IT environments that enable interoperability across VA’s distributed healthcare and administrative platforms.