Beth Cook

Beth A. Cook serves as a Contracting Officer for the 256-NETWORK Contract Office 16 (36C256) within the Department of Veterans Affairs, where she leads the acquisition of critical healthcare infrastructure and facility services essential to sustaining VA medical campuses. Her portfolio encompasses the procurement of construction, maintenance, and specialized electromedical support services that ensure hospitals, clinics, and residential care facilities remain operational, safe, and compliant with federal healthcare standards. Cook manages full lifecycle contracts—from solicitation and source selection to award and administration—focusing on complex, mission-critical projects that directly impact veteran care delivery. She maintains enduring relationships with key contractors including VETMEDPROPERTY LLC, MILLBROOK SUPPORT SERVICES INC, SI PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LLC, BRISTON CONSTRUCTION, LLC, and 336 AT SOUTH MEDICAL LTD, many of which specialize in facility modernization, plumbing and HVAC systems, and institutional janitorial services. Cook fosters collaborative, performance-driven partnerships with vendors who demonstrate technical proficiency in VA-specific regulatory environments and a proven capacity to deliver under stringent timelines and compliance requirements. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong commitment to socioeconomic objectives, with 34% of awards designated for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), underscoring her alignment with VA’s veteran-centric procurement goals. While the majority of her acquisitions remain open to all competitors, she consistently prioritizes SDVOSB participation as a strategic component of equitable opportunity and mission alignment. Cook’s primary technical focus lies in commercial and institutional building construction (NAICS 236220), with significant activity in plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contracting (238220), as well as supporting services such as janitorial and landscaping (561720, 561730). Her expertise centers on integrated facility upgrades that enhance clinical functionality, safety, and accessibility—ensuring VA healthcare environments meet the evolving needs of the veteran population through disciplined, compliant, and mission-driven acquisition practices.