Alan Henrichson

Alan Henrichson serves as a Contracting Specialist within the 262-NETWORK Contract Office 22 (36C262) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain and modernize veteran healthcare infrastructure. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on analytical laboratory instrumentation and professional training services, ensuring VA medical facilities are equipped with cutting-edge diagnostic tools and clinically validated operational capabilities. His acquisitions directly support clinical readiness, equipment lifecycle management, and workforce development across VA healthcare systems, aligning with the agency’s strategic imperative to deliver technologically advanced, safe, and reliable care environments. Henrichson maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including EXELAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC, SIRTEX MEDICAL INC, ONE LIFE TRANSPORTATION LLC, A-TEAM SOLUTIONS LLC, and SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION. These partnerships reflect a balanced approach between large-capability vendors delivering specialized medical and logistical services and firms with proven expertise in laboratory systems and training delivery. His contracting patterns emphasize performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and supply chain reliability, often requiring rigorous evaluation of product certifications, clinical validation data, and service-level agreements. A defining feature of Henrichson’s procurement strategy is his equal allocation between Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides and open competitions, demonstrating a strong institutional commitment to veteran-owned enterprise participation. His consistent use of SDVOSB set-asides—accounting for half of all awards—reflects VA’s broader mission to empower veteran entrepreneurs while maintaining competitive rigor in high-stakes healthcare procurements. His primary NAICS focus areas—334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training)—reveal deep technical specialization in procuring diagnostic equipment and workforce development solutions. He routinely handles complex acquisitions for clinical lab analyzers, medical testing systems, and accredited training programs that enhance provider competency and regulatory compliance, ensuring VA’s clinical staff remain proficient in evolving medical technologies.