Bennett Smith

Bennett Smith serves as the primary contracting lead for the 256-NETWORK Contract Office 16 (36C256) within the Department of Veterans Affairs, overseeing the procurement of critical healthcare infrastructure and specialized medical services to sustain VA medical facilities. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions including surgical instrument manufacturing, electromedical equipment maintenance, facility upgrades, and hazardous waste handling—all essential to modernizing veteran healthcare environments. His work ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the VA’s mission of delivering safe, accessible, and technologically advanced care. Smith maintains longstanding relationships with key vendors including VETMEDPROPERTY LLC, MILLBROOK SUPPORT SERVICES INC, SI PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LLC, BRISTON CONSTRUCTION, LLC, and 336 AT SOUTH MEDICAL LTD, reflecting a pattern of consistent engagement with firms experienced in medical equipment lifecycle support, facility construction, and environmental compliance. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical specificity, and performance-based service delivery, often favoring vendors with demonstrated expertise in VA-specific operational environments. A strong advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Smith prioritizes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, which account for over 44% of his awards, alongside significant participation under the Total Small Business Set-Aside program. His procurement patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to empowering veteran-owned enterprises and fostering equitable access to federal contracting opportunities. His technical focus centers on NAICS 811210 for electronic and precision equipment repair, NAICS 339112 for surgical instrument manufacturing, and NAICS 562112 for hazardous waste collection, demonstrating deep expertise in medical device maintenance, clinical supply chain integrity, and facility compliance. He routinely procures high-risk, high-precision medical hardware and infrastructure systems requiring strict regulatory adherence, positioning him as a specialist in mission-critical healthcare procurement within the VA ecosystem.