Ben Woehrle

Benjamin Woehrle serves as a Contract Specialist with Network Contract Office 23 (36C263) under the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to support VA healthcare infrastructure and clinical operations. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts for medical equipment, facility construction, and engineering services, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing the agency’s goal of delivering safe, modern, and technologically advanced care environments to veterans. His portfolio primarily encompasses construction, renovation, and technical support contracts essential to sustaining VA medical centers nationwide. Woehrle maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of prime contractors, including BZ Construction and Development LLC, Highlands Enterprises LLC, Pedersen & Rangel, Exelan Pharmaceuticals Inc., and L1 Enterprises Incorporated. These partnerships reflect a focus on firms with proven expertise in healthcare facility upgrades, specialized plumbing and HVAC systems, and institutional construction. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, regulatory adherence, and performance accountability, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in transparency and compliance. A defining feature of Woehrle’s contracting strategy is his strong preference for socioeconomic set-asides, with 77.8% of his awards designated for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). This pattern underscores a deep institutional commitment to empowering veteran entrepreneurs and aligning procurement outcomes with VA’s broader mission of veteran-centric economic inclusion. His consistent use of SDVOSB set-asides reflects a deliberate effort to prioritize qualified small businesses with direct ties to the veteran community. His primary NAICS focus areas include 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) and 238330 (Flooring Contractors), alongside significant activity in 541330 (Engineering Services) and 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction). This specialization demonstrates expertise in procuring complex facility infrastructure upgrades, including mechanical systems, environmental controls, and structural improvements tailored to the unique operational demands of VA healthcare facilities.