Tina Mitchell

Tina Mitchell supports the Defense Health Agency’s mission by managing critical procurement activities that ensure operational readiness and clinical continuity for military personnel, retirees, and their families. She oversees acquisitions of specialized healthcare support services, diagnostic equipment maintenance, and laboratory testing solutions, aligning with the agency’s strategic priorities in modernizing clinical infrastructure and securing medical supply chains. Her work directly enables the DHA’s ability to deliver high-quality, uninterrupted care across global defense medical facilities through timely and compliant contracting practices. Mitchell maintains consistent partnerships with a select group of contractors including Dependable On-Site Scan & Shred, Inc., Hanith Bioscience, LLC, Livion Technology, LLC, I-2-I Solutions, Inc., and Draeger Inc. These vendors provide essential services ranging from biohazard waste management and pharmaceutical supply chain support to precision medical equipment repair and clinical workflow automation. Her contracting approach emphasizes reliability, regulatory compliance, and technical proficiency, fostering long-term vendor relationships grounded in performance accountability and mission alignment. A strong advocate for small business participation, Mitchell consistently structures solicitations with a 66.7% preference for total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. Her portfolio frequently awards contracts to small, disadvantaged, and veteran-owned firms, reinforcing the DHA’s mandate to expand economic opportunity while maintaining high standards of service delivery. Her procurement focus centers on three core NAICS categories: 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services), 561990 (All Other Support Services), and 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance). These reflect her expertise in securing clinical lab analytics, operational support functions, and the upkeep of advanced surgical and diagnostic hardware—domains critical to sustaining the DHA’s mission-critical health infrastructure.