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Sara Tripp serves as a key procurement lead within the Department of Veterans Affairs’ NAC Federal Supply Schedule (36F797), responsible for managing the acquisition of critical electromedical and electrotherapeutic equipment essential to veteran healthcare delivery. Her role centers on ensuring timely, compliant, and cost-effective procurement of specialized medical devices that support clinical rehabilitation, pain management, and diagnostic care across VA facilities nationwide. She oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions under Schedule 36F797, including solicitation, evaluation, award, and performance monitoring, with a focus on maintaining uninterrupted supply chain integrity for high-acuity medical technologies. Tripp maintains consistent, long-term partnerships with leading pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers, including Eli Lilly and Company, Janssen Products, LP, UCB, Inc., Progenics Pharmaceuticals Inc., and Electromedical Products International, Inc. These relationships are built on established Federal Supply Schedule agreements and ongoing compliance with FDA-regulated product standards. Her contracting approach emphasizes vendor reliability, regulatory adherence, and seamless integration of devices into VA clinical workflows, prioritizing manufacturers with proven track records in federal healthcare procurement. Tripp’s procurement portfolio reflects a 100% no set-aside preference, indicating a strategic focus on open competition among qualified large and mid-tier suppliers rather than socioeconomic set-asides. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her acquisition strategy, she ensures all vendors meet stringent quality, safety, and regulatory requirements regardless of size. Her primary procurement focus is squarely on NAICS 334510 — Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing — encompassing devices such as neuromuscular stimulators, TENS units, therapeutic ultrasound systems, and other clinically validated equipment. Tripp’s expertise lies in navigating complex medical device regulations, including 510(k) clearances and ISO 13485 compliance, ensuring all acquisitions align with VA clinical standards and veteran safety priorities.