The 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8, operating under the Department of Veterans Affairs, is primarily focused on the operational readiness and clinical capability of healthcare facilities. Its core mission centers on the procurement of advanced medical instrumentation, surgical supplies, and the comprehensive maintenance of healthcare infrastructure.
248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248) is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors. Over the last 12 months, 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248) has obligated $66,142,025, issued 37 awards, and worked with 33 contractors. It currently has 43 open contract opportunities. Procurement is concentrated in Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing, Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses), and Couriers and Express Delivery Services.
Spending trends, top contractors, industry breakdown, and recent contract activity.
AI Mission Profile
The 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8, operating under the Department of Veterans Affairs, is primarily focused on the operational readiness and clinical capability of healthcare facilities. Its core mission centers on the procurement of advanced medical instrumentation, surgical supplies, and the compr...
The 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8, operating under the Department of Veterans Affairs, is primarily focused on the operational readiness and clinical capability of healthcare facilities. Its core mission centers on the procurement of advanced medical instrumentation, surgical supplies, and the comprehensive maintenance of healthcare infrastructure. Strategic priorities include the modernization of electromedical apparatus, the upkeep of complex facility systems such as HVAC and electrical wiring, and the integration of clinical staff training and change management to support healthcare delivery.
Procurement patterns are heavily weighted toward the acquisition and maintenance of surgical and medical instruments, analytical laboratory equipment, and institutional building construction. The agency frequently procures specialized technical services, including engineering, environmental consulting, and precision equipment repair. Contractual needs range from high-volume medical supply chains to niche facility services, such as drone-based power washing and reverse osmosis water production.
The agency demonstrates a strong preference for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), which represent the primary target for set-aside awards. Key industry categories include medical device manufacturing, commercial construction, and professional engineering services. The agency actively seeks vendors capable of providing both the initial installation of medical technology and the long-term lifecycle maintenance required for clinical environments.
This office functions as a specialized procurement arm of the Department of Veterans Affairs, managing a diverse portfolio of subcontracts and solicitations. Its scope encompasses everything from large-scale facility management and nonresidential leasing to highly technical IT implementations, such as Active Directory Single Sign-On and clinical user training.
Procurement Analytics
Where 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248) directs its contract spending, by industry and small-business set-aside program.
Senate-confirmed and senior-executive posts at 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248) and its sub-agencies, as published in the OPM Plum Book. These are leadership positions, not total employees.
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