Allen Smith

Kurt Tanny serves as a Contract Specialist within the Department of Veterans Affairs under the Sac Frederick (36C10X) designation, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to support clinical infrastructure and administrative operations at VA facilities nationwide. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of procurement—from requirements validation and market research to solicitation development, source selection, and contract award—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and VA strategic priorities. Tanny primarily manages acquisitions in administrative management consulting, IT systems design, temporary staffing, and medical device procurement, aligning each contract with the agency’s goal of enhancing veteran healthcare delivery through efficient, compliant, and innovative solutions. Tanny maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including AFTER ACTION MEDICAL AND DENTAL SUPPLY, LLC, VETERANS HEALTHCARE SUPPLY SOLUTIONS, INC, Argent ARC LLC, PROMETHEUS FEDERAL SERVICES LLC, and AQUESTIVE THERAPEUTICS, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in medical supply chains, clinical support services, and federal healthcare compliance. His contracting patterns demonstrate a focus on established, reliable suppliers with demonstrated performance in VA environments, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in regulatory adherence and mission alignment. While the majority of his acquisitions—87.5%—are conducted without set-asides, Tanny maintains a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic programs, with 12.5% of awards designated for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). This reflects a strategic balance between operational efficiency and statutory obligations to support veteran-owned enterprises, reinforcing the VA’s core values through targeted small business participation. His primary NAICS focus lies in Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611), accounting for over 60% of his portfolio, followed by Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Temporary Help Services (561320), and Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112). This specialization underscores his expertise in procuring operational support systems, clinical workflow technologies, staffing solutions, and specialized medical equipment critical to VA’s modernization and service delivery goals.