Alexander Koshy

Alexander Koshy serves as a Contract Specialist with the 257-NETWORK Contract Office 17 (36C257) under the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical medical and facility infrastructure solutions for VA healthcare campuses. He manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for surgical instruments, electromedical devices, in-vitro diagnostic systems, and laboratory analytics equipment, ensuring operational readiness and compliance with federal procurement regulations. His work directly supports the delivery of high-quality veteran care by facilitating timely access to advanced diagnostic and therapeutic technologies essential to modern clinical operations. Koshy maintains consistent contracting relationships with key vendors including Primary Care Solutions Inc., Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, VetPride Services, Inc., McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, and Optum Infusion Services 308, LLC. These partnerships reflect a balanced portfolio of large-capacity providers delivering clinical services and infrastructure support alongside specialized medical equipment suppliers. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, ensuring vendor accountability and alignment with VA clinical standards and facility requirements. A defining feature of Koshy’s contracting portfolio is his strong preference for socioeconomic set-asides, with 75% of awards designated for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), reflecting a deep institutional commitment to veteran entrepreneurship. An additional 12.5% of contracts are set aside for general small businesses under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate strategy to foster small business participation while maintaining acquisition agility. Only 12.5% of procurements are conducted without set-asides, typically for highly specialized or time-sensitive requirements. His technical expertise centers on NAICS categories 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) and 334510 (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing), accounting for nearly 60% of his portfolio. He also regularly procures dental equipment (339114), professional training services (611430), and specialized IT support (541519), showcasing a multidisciplinary understanding of healthcare delivery systems. Koshy’s work ensures that VA medical facilities are equipped with compliant, cutting-edge technologies that meet the complex needs of veteran patients.