Contracting Officer

Carlos Leon serves as a Contracting Officer within the 257-NETWORK Contract Office 17 (36C257) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, responsible for managing the acquisition of critical outpatient healthcare infrastructure and diagnostic technologies. He plays a pivotal role in ensuring VA medical campuses maintain operational readiness by procuring advanced electromedical devices, in-vitro diagnostic systems, surgical instrumentation, and laboratory analytics equipment. His portfolio centers on supporting high-acuity outpatient care delivery through timely, compliant, and technically sound contracting actions that align with VA’s mission to deliver world-class care to veterans. Leon maintains consistent, long-term relationships with key contractors including Primary Care Solutions Inc., Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, VetPride Services, Inc., McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, and Cepheid. These partnerships reflect a strategic focus on integrated healthcare delivery, diagnostic services, and facility modernization. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical validation, and vendor accountability, fostering collaborative relationships with providers capable of delivering complex, mission-critical solutions under stringent regulatory and clinical standards. Leon demonstrates an unwavering commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 100% of his acquisitions structured as Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides. This deliberate preference underscores the agency’s dedication to empowering veteran-owned enterprises and aligns with VA’s statutory priorities to maximize opportunities for those who have served. His contracting patterns consistently prioritize SDVOSB firms with proven capabilities in healthcare services, diagnostics, and facility maintenance. His primary technical domain is NAICS 621498—All Other Outpatient Care Centers—where he specializes in procuring diagnostic equipment, point-of-care testing systems, surgical tools, and infrastructure upgrades essential to outpatient clinic functionality. His expertise lies in navigating the intersection of clinical requirements, federal acquisition regulations, and technology lifecycle management to ensure procurements meet both operational needs and regulatory compliance.