Christina Beeler-Blackburn (CO)

Christina Beeler-Blackburn serves as a Contracting Officer within Network Contract Office 19 (36C259) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, where she plays a pivotal role in executing strategic procurements to sustain and modernize VA medical facilities. She manages a diverse portfolio of construction, infrastructure, and specialized service contracts critical to maintaining operational readiness across VA healthcare sites. Her acquisitions focus on commercial and institutional building construction, mechanical systems, and facility maintenance services, ensuring that veteran-facing infrastructure meets federal standards for safety, accessibility, and efficiency. She applies full lifecycle contracting expertise—from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration—to align procurement outcomes with VA’s mission of delivering high-quality care through reliable facilities. Beeler-Blackburn maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED, and UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS, INCORPORATED, among others. Her procurement patterns reflect deep collaboration with firms experienced in healthcare facility upgrades, plumbing and HVAC systems, and clinical support services. She fosters long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance accountability and compliance with federal construction and service delivery standards, ensuring seamless integration of contractor deliverables into active VA medical environments. Her contracting strategy is strongly anchored in socioeconomic goals, with a pronounced preference for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, accounting for over 72% of her awards. This reflects a deliberate and sustained commitment to empowering veteran entrepreneurs and aligning VA procurement with national priorities for veteran economic inclusion. She also leverages Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 to expand opportunities for qualified small businesses, reinforcing the agency’s dedication to equitable access and diverse supplier engagement. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), reflecting her specialization in facility infrastructure modernization. She routinely procures surgical equipment support systems, electromedical infrastructure, and related maintenance services, demonstrating expertise in the intersection of healthcare operations and physical plant management. Her domain knowledge ensures that all acquisitions directly enhance the functionality, safety, and sustainability of VA healthcare delivery environments.