Amanda M Baumler

Amanda M. Baumler serves as a Contract Specialist within the 242-NETWORK Contract Office 02 (36C242) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, where she manages the acquisition lifecycle for critical infrastructure and clinical support services essential to veteran healthcare delivery. Her responsibilities include planning, soliciting, awarding, and administering contracts for facility renovations, engineering services, and medical equipment procurement, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and VA mission priorities. She plays a pivotal role in translating operational needs into legally sound, performance-based contracts that enhance the safety, functionality, and technological readiness of VA medical facilities across the nation. Baumler maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors, including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, SAWTOOTH CONSTRUCTION JV II LLC, and J & J MECHANICAL AND CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC, reflecting a preference for established firms with demonstrated expertise in commercial and institutional construction. She also regularly engages AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC and ASSISTED TRANSPORTATION CORP for specialized technical and logistical support. Her procurement patterns indicate a focus on long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance history, technical capability, and reliability in delivering complex, mission-critical projects. Her contracting approach prioritizes open competition, with 71.4% of awards issued under no set-aside, while maintaining a strong commitment to socioeconomic programs—nearly 28.6% of her awards are reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). This balance reflects a strategic alignment with VA’s mandate to support veteran-owned enterprises without compromising mission readiness or competitive integrity. Baumler’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), where she oversees renovations and new construction of VA healthcare facilities. She also manages engineering services under NAICS 541330 and testing laboratory services under NAICS 541380, demonstrating deep expertise in facility modernization, structural integrity, and compliance with healthcare-specific environmental and safety standards.