Chad L. Raterman

Chad L. Raterman serves as a Contracting Officer for the 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248) under the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he manages the acquisition of critical medical, facility, and operational support services essential to sustaining and modernizing VA healthcare infrastructure. His portfolio encompasses the procurement of surgical and diagnostic equipment, facility upgrades including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems, as well as specialized maintenance and waste management services. Raterman ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the VA’s mission to deliver safe, technologically advanced, and mission-critical care environments for veterans. He maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of 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 reflect a focus on integrated service delivery, with vendors typically providing turnkey solutions for facility modernization, equipment maintenance, and specialized construction support. Raterman fosters collaborative, performance-based contracting approaches that emphasize quality, compliance, and timely delivery across complex technical environments. Raterman’s set-aside preferences reflect a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately 23% of his awards designated for small business set-asides, including 7.7% specifically reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. While the majority of his acquisitions are competed without set-aside (76.9%), he actively leverages socioeconomic programs to expand vendor diversity and ensure equitable access to VA contracting opportunities. His primary NAICS focus areas include 811310 (commercial and industrial machinery repair), 562112 (hazardous waste collection), and 238290 (other building equipment contractors), underscoring his technical expertise in facility systems maintenance, environmental compliance, and specialized construction support. Raterman’s procurement strategy is grounded in deep domain knowledge of VA medical infrastructure needs and the regulatory frameworks governing federal facility upgrades and operational support services.