Zalma Ross

Zalma Ross serves as a key procurement professional within the Defense Health Agency, supporting the acquisition of critical medical technology and diagnostic infrastructure essential to operational readiness across the Department of Defense global footprint. Responsible for managing complex contracts in support of clinical modernization initiatives, Ross specializes in securing advanced electronic components, diagnostic equipment, and integrated software systems that enhance patient care, data security, and clinical workflow efficiency. Their acquisitions directly enable the agency’s mission to maintain cutting-edge healthcare capabilities for service members, retirees, and their families, with a focus on ensuring supply chain resilience and technological interoperability across military medical facilities. Ross maintains consistent procurement relationships with a select group of specialized vendors, including Dependable On-Site Scan & Shred, Inc. for secure medical records management, Hanith Bioscience, LLC for diagnostic and laboratory support solutions, Livion Technology, LLC for advanced medical device integration, I-2-I Solutions, Inc. for IT infrastructure and cybersecurity services, and Draeger Inc. for critical care and anesthesia delivery systems. These partnerships reflect a preference for technical specialists with proven capabilities in military-grade healthcare environments, indicating a pattern of engaging vendors with niche expertise rather than broad-based contractors. Ross’s procurement activity shows no reliance on socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a mission-driven emphasis on technical capability and performance over socioeconomic criteria, prioritizing the most qualified providers regardless of business size or certification status. The agency’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334419 (Other Electronic Component Manufacturing) and 423430 (Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers), underscoring deep engagement with medical electronics, diagnostic hardware, and integrated software platforms. Ross’s expertise centers on procuring FDA-regulated medical devices, secure health data systems, and embedded computing components that support advanced clinical and surgical environments.