Billy R Morris Contracting Officer

Billy R. Morris serves as a Contracting Officer for the 256-NETWORK Contract Office 16 (36C256) within the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he is responsible for managing the acquisition of critical healthcare infrastructure, medical equipment, and facility support services essential to veteran care delivery. His portfolio encompasses the procurement of electromedical devices, outpatient care center upgrades, and facility maintenance contracts that directly support VA hospitals and clinics. Morris ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the VA’s mission to modernize and sustain high-quality healthcare environments for veterans. He maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including VETMEDPROPERTY LLC, MILLBROOK SUPPORT SERVICES INC, SI PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LLC, BRISTON CONSTRUCTION, LLC, and 336 AT SOUTH MEDICAL LTD, primarily engaging firms with proven expertise in healthcare facility operations, temporary clinical staffing, and specialized medical property management. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with demonstrated capacity in delivering mission-critical services under tight regulatory and operational constraints, fostering reliable, long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance accountability. Morris exhibits a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately 21.7% of his awards directed toward small business set-asides, including 8.7% reserved specifically for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs). While the majority of his acquisitions are conducted as unrestricted procurements (78.3%), he actively leverages FAR 19.5 total small business set-asides to promote veteran-owned and small business participation in VA supply chains. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 621498 (Other Outpatient Care Centers), 621492 (Kidney Dialysis Centers), and 561320 (Temporary Help Services), reflecting deep expertise in acquiring clinical support services, dialysis infrastructure, and staffing solutions for VA outpatient facilities. He specializes in complex acquisitions involving medical equipment integration, facility retrofits, and service-based contracts requiring stringent compliance with healthcare standards and safety protocols.