Bridgett Talbott

Bridgett Talbott serves as a Contracting Officer for the Department of Veterans Affairs, RPO West (36C24W), where she leads the acquisition of critical healthcare infrastructure and facility-related services to support veteran-centric clinical operations. Her portfolio centers on securing physical environments essential for outpatient care delivery, including medical facility leasing, construction modifications, and specialized equipment installation. She ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning acquisitions with the VA’s strategic mission to modernize and expand veteran healthcare facilities across the western region. Her work directly enables operational readiness and service accessibility for veterans through timely, compliant contract execution. Talbott maintains consistent relationships with a core group of contractors including Yuma Regional Medical Center, Interra Waterview LLC, Colorado State University Research Foundation, EFC Services Corporation, and New Tech Solutions, Inc. These partnerships reflect a mix of institutional healthcare providers, specialized construction firms, and research-backed service vendors. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, long-term facility sustainability, and technical precision in delivering medical-grade environments. She collaborates closely with project stakeholders to ensure contractual deliverables meet stringent clinical and safety standards. Talbott’s procurement patterns show no reliance on socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of her awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on technical capability and facility-specific expertise over socioeconomic categorization, prioritizing mission-critical outcomes and vendor proven performance in healthcare infrastructure delivery. Her primary acquisition focus lies in NAICS 531120 (Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings), accounting for 87.5% of her portfolio, which includes lease agreements for clinical spaces and tenant improvements. The remaining 12.5% falls under NAICS 238350 (Finish Carpentry Contractors), indicating targeted procurement of specialized interior finishes and medical-grade cabinetry. Her domain expertise centers on the intersection of real estate, construction, and healthcare facility operations, ensuring that every contract supports safe, functional, and veteran-ready clinical environments.