Allan Dela Cruz

Allan Dela Cruz serves as a key procurement professional within the 262-NETWORK Contract Office 22 (36C262) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he manages complex acquisitions critical to sustaining and modernizing veteran healthcare infrastructure. His responsibilities include planning, soliciting, and awarding contracts for medical equipment, diagnostic systems, and facility maintenance services that directly support clinical readiness across VA medical centers. He operates within a mission-driven framework focused on ensuring safe, reliable, and technologically advanced care environments, with a strong emphasis on compliance, risk mitigation, and lifecycle management of healthcare assets. Dela Cruz maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of high-performing 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 preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in medical logistics, specialized therapeutics, and facility support services. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous vendor evaluation, and long-term service reliability over short-term cost savings. His procurement patterns show a strong inclination toward open competition, with 83.3% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, while 16.7% are reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), reflecting a measured but intentional commitment to socioeconomic goals. He prioritizes fair access for qualified small businesses without compromising mission-critical requirements. Dela Cruz’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 811219 (Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance), accounting for 80% of his activity, which encompasses the repair, calibration, and preventive maintenance of medical devices and clinical infrastructure. The remaining 20% centers on NAICS 623110 (Skilled Nursing Facilities), where he procures facility operations and maintenance services. His technical expertise spans biomedical equipment lifecycle management, healthcare facility systems integration, and regulatory-compliant service delivery in high-acuity care environments.