Brandi L Shellhammer

Brandi Shellhammer serves as a key procurement lead within the 244-NETWORK Contract Office 4 (36C244) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, responsible for managing complex acquisitions that support the modernization of veteran healthcare infrastructure. She oversees the procurement of critical medical equipment, outpatient care services, and facility-related supplies to ensure operational readiness across VA medical centers and community-based clinics. Her portfolio emphasizes high-impact, mission-critical contracts aligned with clinical care delivery, including diagnostic imaging, surgical supplies, and outpatient center infrastructure, reflecting the office’s strategic focus on sustaining and enhancing veteran-centric healthcare systems. Shellhammer maintains established relationships with a diverse set of contractors, including Exelan Pharmaceuticals Inc. for pharmaceutical logistics, RLS Construction Group, LLC for facility upgrades, Trans-Med Ambulance Inc. for emergency medical transport services, Hamhed LLC for specialized millwork and flooring, and Foreign Policy Research Institute Inc. for policy and operational advisory support. Her contracting approach prioritizes reliability, compliance, and performance-based outcomes, often engaging vendors with proven track records in federal healthcare environments and niche technical domains. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for unrestricted competitions, with 92.9% of awards issued under no set-aside status, indicating a focus on broad market competition and operational efficiency. However, she consistently allocates 7.1% of awards to service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, demonstrating a targeted commitment to socioeconomic programs that align with VA’s mission to support veteran entrepreneurs. Shellhammer’s primary NAICS focus centers on 621498 (All Other Outpatient Care Centers), reflecting her leadership in acquiring integrated outpatient service solutions. She also manages procurements under 621512 (Diagnostic Imaging Centers), 321918 (Other Millwork), and 339116 (Dental Laboratories), showcasing expertise in both clinical and facility infrastructure domains. Her technical acumen spans medical equipment integration, ambulatory care systems, and specialized construction requirements for healthcare environments.