Andres Cepeda

Andres Cepeda serves as a Contracting Officer for the 242-NETWORK Contract Office 02 (36C242) within the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he manages the acquisition of critical infrastructure and medical support services essential to veteran healthcare delivery. His portfolio encompasses facility renovations, clinical equipment procurement, and maintenance contracts for VA medical centers, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing the agency’s mission of modernizing physical and technical infrastructure. Cepeda specializes in complex, multi-year contracts requiring rigorous technical evaluation and performance-based management, often coordinating with engineering, facilities, and clinical stakeholders to align acquisitions with operational readiness goals. He maintains established 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 experienced firms with proven track records in healthcare facility construction and mechanical systems integration. His contracting patterns demonstrate consistent engagement with mid-to-large-sized contractors capable of delivering high-complexity construction and maintenance services, while also fostering partnerships with specialized vendors in equipment repair and leasing sectors such as AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC and ASSISTED TRANSPORTATION CORP. Cepeda’s procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 71.6% of awards issued without set-asides, yet he maintains a strong commitment to socioeconomic programs, consistently awarding contracts to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (15.9%) and Total Small Business Set-Asides (12.5%). His approach balances broad market access with targeted opportunities for veteran-owned and small business participants, aligning with VA’s statutory obligations and mission-driven procurement goals. His technical focus centers on NAICS codes 811219 and 811210, reflecting deep expertise in electronic and precision equipment repair, alongside significant activity in plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contracting (238220) and commercial machinery leasing (532490). This specialization underscores his proficiency in procuring mission-critical maintenance and support services that sustain the operational integrity of VA healthcare facilities.