John Kotchian

John Kotchian serves as a key procurement lead within the Network Contract Office 23 (36C263) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, overseeing the acquisition of critical medical infrastructure and facility systems essential to VA healthcare delivery. His responsibilities include managing full lifecycle contracting for construction, equipment installation, and facility modernization projects that support clinical operations across VA medical centers nationwide. Kotchian specializes in complex, mission-critical procurements involving commercial and institutional building construction, as well as specialized building equipment systems, ensuring that VA facilities meet stringent safety, accessibility, and technological standards for veteran care. He maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including BZ Construction and Development LLC, Highlands Enterprises LLC, Abbott Laboratories Inc., Primary Care Solutions Inc., and Pedersen & Rangel, reflecting a balanced portfolio of construction, medical supply, and facility services vendors. His contracting approach emphasizes collaboration with firms capable of delivering integrated solutions—ranging from surgical supply logistics to HVAC and diagnostic equipment installation—while maintaining strict compliance with federal acquisition regulations and VA-specific clinical requirements. Kotchian demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly half of his acquisitions reserved exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), aligning with VA’s mandate to prioritize veteran-owned enterprises. The remaining half are competitively awarded without set-asides, ensuring broad market participation while maintaining rigorous performance standards. This dual approach reflects a strategic balance between mission-critical reliability and veteran economic empowerment. His technical expertise centers on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors), with deep familiarity in procuring integrated facility systems such as medical gas pipelines, surgical suite infrastructure, and diagnostic imaging support structures. Kotchian’s portfolio ensures VA healthcare environments are not only functional but also future-ready, enabling seamless delivery of advanced clinical services to America’s veterans.