Charlie Augustin

Charlie Augustin serves as a Contracting Officer for the 242-NETWORK Contract Office 02 (36C242) within the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of construction and facility modernization contracts critical to veteran healthcare delivery. His portfolio centers on the procurement of commercial and institutional building construction services to support the renovation, expansion, and maintenance of VA medical centers. Augustin ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the agency’s strategic mission to deliver safe, functional, and technologically advanced healthcare environments. He routinely oversees design-build, renovation, and infrastructure modernization contracts, working closely with project managers and engineers to translate clinical and operational needs into enforceable contract requirements. Augustin maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, SAWTOOTH CONSTRUCTION JV II LLC, and J & J MECHANICAL AND CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC, all of which have demonstrated proven capacity in complex healthcare facility projects. His procurement approach emphasizes contractor reliability, past performance, and technical competence in navigating the unique regulatory and operational constraints of VA facilities. These partnerships are built on long-term trust and consistent delivery, with repeat engagements reflecting a preference for proven performers with specialized expertise in medical infrastructure. Augustin’s contracting activity reflects a 100% no set-aside profile, indicating a strategic focus on full and open competition rather than socioeconomic set-asides. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through set-asides, he evaluates all offerors based on technical merit, past performance, and capacity to deliver mission-critical construction services under tight timelines and stringent compliance standards. His primary procurement focus is NAICS 236220—Commercial and Institutional Building Construction—encompassing renovations, electrical and mechanical system upgrades, ADA compliance modifications, and facility infrastructure enhancements. Augustin’s expertise lies in managing high-stakes construction contracts that directly impact patient care environments, requiring deep familiarity with healthcare facility codes, infection control standards, and VA-specific construction guidelines.