Melissa F. Oliva

Melissa F. Oliva serves as a Contracting Officer for Dha Enterprise Medical Support (EMS-CD) under the Defense Health Agency, where she leads the acquisition of enterprise-level health IT solutions critical to modernizing clinical and administrative operations across the Department of Defense. Her portfolio centers on securing secure, scalable software systems that support integrated health data management, interoperable electronic health records, and digital infrastructure enabling operational readiness. Oliva manages full lifecycle procurements—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with DHA’s strategic modernization goals. Oliva collaborates with a diverse range of vendors specializing in health information technology, including firms delivering cloud-based medical platforms, cybersecurity-enabled health data systems, and enterprise software integration services. While no single contractor dominates her award profile, she consistently engages with both large systems integrators and innovative small businesses capable of delivering secure, compliant, and mission-critical health IT solutions. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous technical evaluations, and long-term vendor accountability to sustain system integrity across military treatment facilities. Oliva’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations. This indicates a focus on selecting the most capable and technically qualified offerors regardless of socioeconomic status, prioritizing mission need over mandatory set-asides. While she does not routinely reserve awards for 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB firms, her process remains transparent and inclusive, allowing all eligible vendors to compete on technical merit and past performance. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 622110 (General Medical and Surgical Hospitals), reflecting her work supporting hospital-wide digital transformation initiatives, and NAICS 519130 (Other Internet Publishing and Broadcasting), indicating engagement with health content management and digital communication platforms. She specializes in acquiring enterprise software, health data analytics tools, and secure clinical information systems that enhance provider efficiency and patient care delivery across the military health system.