Christopher Tate

Christopher Tate serves as a secondary procurement liaison within the 245-NETWORK Contract Office 5 (36C245) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, supporting the acquisition of critical infrastructure and healthcare support systems essential to VA medical centers. While not the primary contracting officer, he plays a vital role in facilitating the planning, solicitation, and contract administration for facility-related and clinical support services. His work ensures alignment with the agency’s mission to modernize clinical environments and maintain operational readiness through timely, compliant acquisitions of specialized equipment and infrastructure services. Tate collaborates closely with a core group of contractors including JAN-CARE AMBULANCE OF RALEIGH COUNTY, INC., JAN-CARE AMBULANCE OF NORTH CENTRAL W.VA., INC., K & M TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC, PANAKEIA, LLC, and GUARDIAN ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CO INC. These partnerships primarily involve transportation logistics, environmental compliance, and facility support services. His engagement reflects a pattern of sustained, repeat vendor relationships built on reliability, regulatory adherence, and mission-critical service delivery. His procurement portfolio exhibits no set-aside preferences, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This indicates a focus on capability and performance over socioeconomic categorization, prioritizing mission outcomes and vendor track record in delivering essential services without reliance on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. The majority of his acquisitions fall under NAICS 531120 (Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings), reflecting a strong emphasis on facility leasing and infrastructure support. Secondary focus areas include research and development in physical and life sciences (NAICS 541715 and 541714) and plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contracting (NAICS 238220), demonstrating technical expertise in clinical facility modernization, environmental systems, and science-driven healthcare support.