Bailey Donato

Bailey Donato serves as a Contract Specialist within the Department of Veterans Affairs (Agency Code: 36C776), where they play a pivotal role in executing strategic acquisitions to modernize veteran healthcare infrastructure. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of construction and engineering contracts, Bailey ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing the agency’s mission to deliver safe, technologically advanced medical facilities. Their portfolio primarily encompasses commercial and institutional building construction, engineering services, and facility modernization initiatives, requiring deep expertise in design-build delivery models, performance-based specifications, and construction contract administration. Bailey maintains strong, recurring relationships with key contractors including RWH CAPITAL LLC, BRIDGER RICH JV LLC, HURLEY JV, LLP, VETERANS CONTRACTING GROUP, INC., and THE TREVINO GROUP, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for joint ventures and experienced firms with proven track records in VA facility projects. The working relationships are characterized by collaborative pre-solicitation engagement, rigorous source selection, and performance monitoring to ensure alignment with VA’s high standards for quality, safety, and veteran-centered design. A pronounced commitment to socioeconomic contracting is evident in Bailey’s award patterns, with nearly half of all contracts set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), reflecting a deliberate focus on empowering veteran entrepreneurs. While over half of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, the consistent prioritization of SDVOSB set-asides underscores a dedication to veteran economic inclusion and contractor diversity. Bailey’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with significant activity in engineering services (541330) and limited architectural services (541310). Their expertise lies in acquiring complex, mission-critical infrastructure projects—including clinical space expansions, EHR infrastructure upgrades, and facility resilience enhancements—requiring technical knowledge of building codes, ADA compliance, and integrated systems procurement.