Andrew Baker

Andrew Baker serves as a Contract Specialist within the 241-NETWORK Contract Office 01 (36C241) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain and modernize healthcare infrastructure for veteran medical centers. He manages a diverse portfolio of construction, engineering, and facility systems contracts, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing the VA’s strategic goals for clinical reliability and operational resilience. His work directly supports the procurement of surgical equipment, environmental control systems, and building infrastructure essential to delivering high-quality care across the VA healthcare network. Baker maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including EPERNAY DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, P.D.S. CONSULTANTS, INC., L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED, and SOUTH MIDDLESEX OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL, INC. These partnerships reflect a balanced approach between established industry performers and mission-aligned small businesses, with a focus on firms capable of delivering complex construction, plumbing, HVAC, and engineering services under stringent federal standards. His contracting patterns emphasize collaboration, performance accountability, and long-term vendor engagement to ensure mission continuity. A defining feature of Baker’s procurement strategy is his strong emphasis on socioeconomic set-asides, with nearly half of his awards designated for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), reflecting a deep commitment to veteran economic empowerment. He consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and integrates HUBZone and 8(a) participation where applicable, aligning acquisitions with VA’s national goals for inclusive contracting. His technical expertise centers on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), and 541330 (Engineering Services), reflecting a specialization in facility modernization, electromechanical systems integration, and infrastructure upgrades. He routinely oversees procurements for diagnostic equipment support systems, building automation controls, and facility maintenance enhancements critical to VA medical center operations.