Christopher Harper

Christopher Harper serves as a Contract Specialist with the 247-NETWORK Contract Office 7 (36C247) under the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he leads the acquisition of mission-critical infrastructure and technical services essential to modernizing VA healthcare facilities. His portfolio centers on procuring engineering services and commercial building construction solutions that enhance clinical environments, ensuring compliance with federal standards for safety, accessibility, and technological advancement. Harper manages full lifecycle contracting actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration—focusing on complex, high-stakes projects that support the operational integrity of veteran care delivery systems. He maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including BIRMINGHAM INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION, LLC, EXCELSIOR AMBULANCE SERVICE INC, TRANSOX INC, VASCULAR RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES II, and PANAKEIA, LLC. These partnerships reflect a pattern of engaging specialized vendors capable of delivering integrated facility upgrades, medical equipment maintenance, and technical engineering support. Harper prioritizes vendors with proven expertise in healthcare infrastructure, fostering long-term collaborations that ensure reliability, regulatory alignment, and performance accountability across VA sites. Harper demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 83.3% of his awards designated as Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides. This preference underscores a deliberate strategy to empower veteran entrepreneurs and align procurement outcomes with VA’s mission of supporting those who served. His contracting patterns reflect a disciplined adherence to SDVOSB certification requirements and a consistent effort to maximize small business participation in high-impact infrastructure projects. His primary technical focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) and 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), reflecting expertise in procuring clinical facility renovations, medical system integrations, and building envelope upgrades. He specializes in acquisitions requiring technical oversight of HVAC, electrical systems, and diagnostic equipment installation, ensuring that construction and engineering deliverables meet stringent healthcare compliance standards.