Carlos Escobar

Carlos Escobar serves as a Contract Specialist within the 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions for critical medical and facility infrastructure support. His portfolio centers on the acquisition of surgical appliances, medical instrumentation, and related technical systems essential to modernizing VA healthcare delivery environments. Escobar ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while coordinating with clinical stakeholders to align procurement outcomes with operational readiness and patient safety standards. He specializes in sealed bidding and negotiated contracts under FAR Part 14 and Part 15, frequently handling complex procurements requiring technical evaluations and performance-based specifications. Escobar maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of established contractors including BLUE CORD DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION, LLC, P.D.S. CONSULTANTS, INC., CAVU CONSULTING LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, and PARAMOUNT CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLC. These partnerships are primarily performance-driven, with an emphasis on technical expertise in medical equipment integration, facility retrofitting, and compliance with healthcare construction codes. His approach prioritizes vendor reliability, past performance, and adherence to stringent quality control standards, fostering long-term contract performance and minimal modification activity. Escobar’s procurement portfolio reflects a 100% no set-aside preference, indicating a focus on full and open competition rather than socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in his award patterns, he maintains strict adherence to FAR requirements for fair and transparent competition, ensuring all qualified vendors have equitable access to opportunities. His primary industry focus is NAICS 339113—Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing—where he procures specialized medical devices, surgical instrumentation, and diagnostic equipment critical to VA hospital operations. Escobar’s expertise lies in evaluating technical specifications, validating compliance with FDA and ANSI standards, and ensuring procurement aligns with clinical workflows and facility integration requirements.