Brian Ballard

Brian N. Ballard serves as a key procurement professional within the Department of Veterans Affairs, operating under the Sac Frederick (36C10X) designation, where he manages acquisitions critical to sustaining clinical operations and digital infrastructure across VA medical facilities. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contracting for professional, scientific, and technical services, with a strong emphasis on healthcare technology, data systems, and medical support solutions. Ballard’s portfolio primarily supports the modernization of clinical environments through IT-enabled services, diagnostic infrastructure, and communications equipment, ensuring alignment with VA’s mission to deliver high-quality, accessible veteran care. He maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized vendors, including AFTER ACTION MEDICAL AND DENTAL SUPPLY, LLC, VETERANS HEALTHCARE SUPPLY SOLUTIONS, INC, and PROMETHEUS FEDERAL SERVICES LLC, reflecting a preference for contractors with deep expertise in medical logistics, clinical IT, and federal healthcare compliance. His contracting patterns indicate a focus on trusted, repeat partners capable of delivering mission-critical solutions under stringent regulatory frameworks, often involving complex service delivery requirements for VA-wide deployments. Ballard’s procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 85.7% of awards issued without set-asides, yet he maintains a meaningful commitment to socioeconomic programs, allocating 14.3% of contracts to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), demonstrating alignment with VA’s veteran-centric procurement ethos. His approach balances broad market access with targeted support for veteran-owned enterprises. His primary technical focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 518210 (Computing Infrastructure Providers), indicating deep engagement with health information systems, data hosting, and clinical IT support. He also procures specialized medical laboratory services and wireless communications equipment, reflecting expertise in integrating secure, interoperable technologies into frontline VA healthcare delivery environments.