Ana R Vazquez Contract Specialist

Ana R. Vazquez serves as a Contract Specialist within the 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurements to sustain and modernize VA healthcare infrastructure. She manages complex acquisitions for medical instrumentation, diagnostic equipment, and facility systems—including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing upgrades—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and VA operational standards. Her work directly supports the agency’s mandate to deliver safe, technologically advanced, and accessible care environments for veterans through strategic sourcing and contract administration. Vazquez maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including BLUE CORD DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION, LLC, P.D.S. CONSULTANTS, INC., CAVU CONSULTING LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, and PARAMOUNT CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced firms capable of delivering integrated facility modernization and specialized consulting services. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous vendor evaluation, and long-term vendor reliability, fostering collaborative relationships grounded in compliance and accountability. A defining feature of Vazquez’s procurement strategy is her strong commitment to socioeconomic goals, with over 63% of her awards designated for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), reflecting a deep alignment with VA’s veteran-centric mission. An additional 9.1% of contracts are awarded under total small business set-asides, demonstrating a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for small businesses while maintaining high standards of technical capability and delivery. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services) and 562112 (Hazardous Waste Collection), underscoring her expertise in environmental compliance and facility remediation. She also regularly procures services under 541380 (Testing Laboratories) and 561612 (Security Guards), indicating a broad but targeted portfolio spanning facility safety, environmental health, and operational support services essential to VA’s mission-critical infrastructure.