Chad Dinkins

Chad Dinkins serves as the primary contracting lead for the 247-NETWORK Contract Office 7 (36C247) within the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he manages the acquisition of mission-critical infrastructure and technical services essential to sustaining veteran healthcare delivery. His portfolio encompasses the procurement of clinical equipment, facility systems, and specialized maintenance services designed to modernize VA medical facilities. Dinkins oversees full lifecycle contracting activities—from market research and solicitation development to award and performance monitoring—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and VA-specific operational standards. His work directly supports the agency’s strategic goal of delivering technologically advanced, safe, and accessible care environments across the national VA network. Dinkins maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors including Birmingham Industrial Construction, LLC, Excelsior Ambulance Service Inc, Transox Inc, Vascular Radiology Associates II, and Panakeia, LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on niche providers capable of delivering specialized medical infrastructure, transportation logistics, and clinical support services. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, performance-based outcomes, and technical alignment with VA facility requirements, fostering reliability and accountability in mission-critical deployments. Dinkins demonstrates an unwavering commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 100% of his acquisitions structured as Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides. This pattern underscores a deliberate strategy to prioritize veteran-owned enterprises, aligning procurement with VA’s broader mission of supporting veteran economic empowerment. His contracting practices consistently leverage SDVOSB certifications to enhance vendor diversity, strengthen community ties, and ensure that veteran-led businesses play a central role in sustaining the infrastructure that serves their peers. His technical focus centers on NAICS 325120 (Industrial Gas Manufacturing) and 541330 (Engineering Services), reflecting deep expertise in procuring medical gas systems, clinical engineering support, and facility-specific technical design services. Dinkins specializes in acquisitions involving hazardous material handling systems, medical equipment integration, and infrastructure upgrades requiring certified engineering oversight, ensuring that VA facilities meet stringent safety and operational standards for patient care environments.