Mark Hinkle

Mark Hinkle serves as a key procurement lead within DHA Enterprise Medical Support (EMS-CD), supporting the Defense Health Agency’s mission to modernize clinical and administrative health IT infrastructure. He manages the acquisition of enterprise-grade diagnostic imaging systems and associated software solutions, ensuring alignment with DoD standards for interoperability, cybersecurity, and operational readiness. His responsibilities include planning, soliciting, and awarding contracts for advanced medical imaging technologies, including PACS, RIS, and AI-enabled diagnostic tools, all critical to sustaining military medical readiness across global installations. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Hinkle maintains a consistent procurement pattern centered on small business engagement, with all acquisitions structured as full small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He cultivates partnerships with qualified vendors capable of delivering secure, scalable, and compliant diagnostic imaging platforms, often working with firms holding 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB certifications to foster innovation and workforce development within the defense healthcare ecosystem. His procurement strategy is exclusively focused on NAICS 621512—Diagnostic Imaging Centers—reflecting a deep specialization in imaging equipment, radiology information systems, and related digital health services. Hinkle prioritizes solutions that integrate with the DoD’s MHS GENESIS platform and support standardized data exchange protocols such as HL7 and DICOM. His technical expertise lies in evaluating vendor capabilities for clinical workflow automation, image storage scalability, and cybersecurity compliance under NIST SP 800-53, ensuring all procurements meet the stringent requirements of military medical operations. Hinkle’s consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a strategic commitment to expanding the defense industrial base by empowering qualified small firms with the technical acumen to support mission-critical health IT modernization.