Ashley Commiso

Ashley A. Commiso serves as a Contract Specialist within the 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, where she manages the acquisition of critical infrastructure and medical support services essential to sustaining and modernizing VA healthcare facilities. Her portfolio encompasses the procurement of construction, renovation, and specialty trade services that ensure the operational readiness and technological advancement of VA medical centers. She executes full lifecycle contracting actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration—for complex, high-impact projects involving building systems, medical equipment integration, and facility upgrades. Commiso maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of qualified 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 focus on experienced firms capable of delivering integrated construction and technical services under stringent federal compliance standards. Her approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, clear scope definition, and rigorous oversight to ensure deliverables align with VA’s mission-critical requirements for safety, accessibility, and durability. Her procurement strategy prioritizes socioeconomic goals, with approximately one-third of awards designated for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), demonstrating a strong commitment to veteran-owned enterprise participation. The remaining majority of contracts are competed without set-asides, reflecting a balanced approach that ensures broad competition while intentionally supporting veteran-led small businesses. Commiso’s primary technical focus lies in commercial and institutional building construction (NAICS 236220), with significant activity in poured concrete foundations (238110), specialty trade contracting (238990), and prefabricated metal building systems (332311). She specializes in procuring services related to HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and structural upgrades, ensuring VA facilities meet modern healthcare standards while maintaining compliance with federal building codes and accessibility requirements.