Cedric Graham

Cedric Graham serves as a Contract Specialist with the 255-NETWORK Contract Office 15 (36C255) under the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he plays a pivotal role in executing strategic procurements that sustain and modernize VA healthcare infrastructure. He manages the full lifecycle of acquisition actions for clinical facility upgrades, medical equipment integration, and technical support systems, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing operational readiness across VA medical campuses. His portfolio centers on construction, renovation, and architectural services critical to delivering safe, efficient, and accessible care environments for veterans. Graham maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors specializing in facility modernization, including JETT’S SPECIALTY CONTRACTING, LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, HIGHLANDS DEVELOPMENT LLC, RISE COMPANIES, LLC, and MEDICONE MEDICAL RESPONSE OF TENNESSEE, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced, mission-aligned vendors capable of delivering complex construction and medical support services under stringent federal standards. His approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, clear deliverables, and accountability in high-stakes healthcare environments. A defining feature of Graham’s procurement strategy is his overwhelming emphasis on Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, which account for 96% of his awards. This reflects a deep institutional commitment to socioeconomic goals and veteran economic empowerment, aligning closely with VA’s mandate to prioritize veteran-owned enterprises. He actively structures solicitations to maximize SDVOSB participation while ensuring competitive integrity and value-driven outcomes. His technical focus lies primarily in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with significant activity in architectural services (541310) and plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning systems (238220). Graham specializes in procuring integrated facility upgrades that support modern medical operations, including ADA-compliant renovations, HVAC system overhauls, and clinical space reconfigurations—demonstrating expertise in the intersection of construction, healthcare design, and regulatory compliance.