What does Department Of Veterans Affairs do?

The Department of Veterans Affairs focuses on the delivery of comprehensive healthcare services and the maintenance of medical infrastructure. Its core mission centers on the procurement of advanced surgical and medical instruments, diagnostic laboratory equipment, and pharmaceutical preparations to support clinical operations. Strategic priorities include the modernization of medical technology, the integration of specialized clinical support technicians, and the upkeep of healthcare facilities through extensive plumbing, electrical, and HVAC infrastructure projects. Procurement patterns are heavily weighted toward the acquisition of medical device hardware, including surgical appliances and electrotherapeutic apparatus, alongside the associated repair and maintenance services for precision equipment. The agency frequently utilizes sole source procurements for specialized medical technology and upgrades, as well as subcontracts for medical device logistics and on-site clinical integration support. The agency demonstrates a strong preference for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and other small business set-asides. Primary NAICS targets include surgical and medical instrument manufacturing, electronic equipment repair, and commercial building construction. Vendor relationships are characterized by a mix of high-volume medical manufacturers and specialized professional services firms providing engineering and computer systems design. The organization operates as a cabinet-level department with a broad scope encompassing both clinical healthcare delivery and large-scale facilities management. Its procurement structure involves a combination of special notices for sole source awards and subcontracting vehicles to manage the delivery and implementation of complex medical systems.

How do I find contracts from Department Of Veterans Affairs?

You can find contracts from Department Of Veterans Affairs on CLEATUS by visiting the agency's contracts tab. Search and filter by contract type, NAICS code, set-aside, and more. CLEATUS aggregates data from SAM.gov, FPDS, USASpending.gov, and state procurement systems.

How much does Department Of Veterans Affairs spend on contracts?

In the last 12 months, Department Of Veterans Affairs has obligated $94,545,854,489 across 43,244 contract awards to 8,597 contractors. The agency currently has 1,408 active contract opportunities.

What industries does Department Of Veterans Affairs contract in?

Department Of Veterans Affairs primarily contracts in the following industries: SURGICAL APPLIANCE AND SUPPLIES MANUFACTURING (NAICS 339113), SURGICAL AND MEDICAL INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING (NAICS 339112), ANALYTICAL LABORATORY INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING (NAICS 334516), ELECTRONIC AND PRECISION EQUIPMENT REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE (NAICS 811210), COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION (NAICS 236220). These NAICS codes represent the most active procurement categories for this agency in the last 12 months.

What contracts does Department Of Veterans Affairs award?

Department Of Veterans Affairs has awarded 43,244 contracts in the last 12 months, totaling $94,545,854,489 in obligations across 8,597 contractors. Top procurement categories include SURGICAL APPLIANCE AND SUPPLIES MANUFACTURING, SURGICAL AND MEDICAL INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING, ANALYTICAL LABORATORY INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING. Browse all contracts .

How do I do business with Department Of Veterans Affairs?

To do business with Department Of Veterans Affairs, start by registering in SAM.gov and obtaining a UEI number. Then search for contract opportunities from this agency on CLEATUS. Review the agency's procurement history, identify relevant NAICS codes, and prepare competitive proposals. The contractors tab shows companies that have won contracts from this agency.

What is Department Of Veterans Affairs's annual contract spend?

Department Of Veterans Affairs has obligated $94,545,854,489 in contract awards over the last 12 months. This includes 43,244 contract actions to 8,597 unique contractors. The agency currently has 1,408 active contract opportunities.

What NAICS codes does Department Of Veterans Affairs use?

Department Of Veterans Affairs primarily uses the following NAICS codes: 339113 (SURGICAL APPLIANCE AND SUPPLIES MANUFACTURING), 339112 (SURGICAL AND MEDICAL INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING), 334516 (ANALYTICAL LABORATORY INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING), 811210 (ELECTRONIC AND PRECISION EQUIPMENT REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE), 236220 (COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION). These represent the most common industry classifications for contracts awarded by this agency in the last 12 months.

Who are the top contractors for Department Of Veterans Affairs?

View the full list of contractors who have won awards from Department Of Veterans Affairs in the contractors tab . You can filter by contract value, NAICS code, and set-aside type to find relevant competitors and potential teaming partners.

What set-aside programs does Department Of Veterans Affairs use?

Department Of Veterans Affairs uses 7 different set-aside programs, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14), Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Sole Source (FAR 19.14), and SDVOSB Sole Source. These programs reserve a portion of contracts for qualifying businesses. View the set-aside breakdown on the agency overview.

What are the sub-agencies of Department Of Veterans Affairs?

Department Of Veterans Affairs has 260 sub-agencies that award contracts independently. Each sub-agency has its own procurement activity, NAICS codes, and contractor relationships. View the full list on the agency overview.

Where is Department Of Veterans Affairs located?

Department Of Veterans Affairs is located in Columbia. While the agency may have offices in multiple locations, contract opportunities can be performed at various places of performance across the country.

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Department Of Veterans Affairs

Federal Government Agency

The Department of Veterans Affairs focuses on the delivery of comprehensive healthcare services and the maintenance of medical infrastructure. Its core mission centers on the procurement of advanced surgical and medical instruments, diagnostic laboratory equipment, and pharmaceutical preparations to support clinical operations.

Department Of Veterans Affairs is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors. Over the last 12 months, Department Of Veterans Affairs has obligated $94,545,854,489, issued 43,244 awards, and worked with 8,597 contractors. It currently has 1,408 open contract opportunities. Procurement is concentrated in SURGICAL APPLIANCE AND SUPPLIES MANUFACTURING, SURGICAL AND MEDICAL INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING, and ANALYTICAL LABORATORY INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING.

1.4K

Active Contracts

$94.5B

Total Obligations (12mo)

Top

Leadership and vacancies

Senate-confirmed and senior-executive posts at Department Of Veterans Affairs and its sub-agencies, as published in the OPM Plum Book. These are leadership positions, not total employees.

Source: OPM Plum Book · Last confirmed 10/26/2026

Leadership posts

1,162

Filled

697

Vacant

465

40% of posts

Acting officials

Showing the 50 most senior of 1,162 posts

Posts of Department Of Veterans Affairs

		Status		Appointment	Pay grade	Salary	Location
Department Of Veterans Affairs	DIANE CULLO	Filled	Dec 2025	NA	ES	$190,000	Washington, DC
Department Of Veterans Affairs	Gary Shatswell	Filled	Jan 2026	NA	ES	$193,000	Washington, DC
Department Of Veterans Affairs	Gary Shatswell	Filled	Jan 2026	NA	ES	--	Washington, DC
Department Of Veterans Affairs	Gary Shatswell	Filled	Jan 2026	NA	ES	$193,000	Washington, DC
Department Of Veterans Affairs	Natalie Swan	Filled	Dec 2025	SG	GS-14	--	Washington, DC
Department Of Veterans Affairs	Natalie Swan	Filled	Dec 2025	SC	GS-14	--	Washington, DC
Department Of Veterans Affairs	Natalie Swan	Filled	Dec 2025	SG	GS-14	--	Washington, DC

Expand				Status		Appointment	Pay grade	Salary	Location
	Under Secretary For Health/veterans Health Administration	43 posts		18 vacant

Top Department Of Veterans Affairs Contractors

Companies with the highest total award amounts from this agency, ranked by contract value.

Company	Total Awards	Contracts
MCKESSON CORPORATION	$116.0B	6,665
OPTUM PUBLIC SECTOR SOLUTIONS, INC.	$104.0B	240
TRIWEST HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE CORP	$70.3B	224
MCKESSON HBOC, INC.	$15.6B	4,526
QTC MEDICAL SERVICES INC	$13.1B	125
ORACLE HEALTH GOVERNMENT SERVICES, INC.	$10.0B	72
OPTUMSERVE HEALTH SERVICES, INC.	$8.7B	87
VETERANS EVALUATION SERVICES, INC	$8.2B	94
AMERISOURCEBERGEN DRUG CORP	$8.1B	1,872
BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC	$6.7B	32