Corey.Malik@@va.gov

Corey Malik serves as a key procurement lead within the 249-NETWORK Contract Office 9 (36C249) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, overseeing acquisitions critical to modernizing VA healthcare infrastructure and clinical capabilities. Responsible for managing complex contracts supporting facility upgrades and advanced medical technology deployment, Malik ensures alignment with VA’s mission to deliver high-quality, accessible care through resilient, technologically advanced medical environments. His portfolio includes capital improvements to aging infrastructure—such as HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems—as well as the procurement of surgical instruments, diagnostic imaging equipment, and laboratory systems essential to veteran-centered care delivery. Malik maintains consistent partnerships with a core group of contractors including Science Applications International Corporation, L1 Enterprises Incorporated, Adelphi Staffing, LLC, Firewatch Contracting of Florida LLC, and Greenbrier Government Solutions Inc. These relationships reflect a balanced approach to sourcing, combining large-scale systems integrators with specialized small businesses capable of delivering facility modernization, technical staffing, and compliance-driven construction services. His contracting patterns emphasize performance-based outcomes, long-term service agreements, and integrated project delivery models to ensure continuity and quality across VA medical centers. His procurement strategy demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic programs, with nearly 56% of awards directed toward small business set-asides, including a pronounced preference for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) contracts. Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 account for over a quarter of awards, reflecting a deliberate effort to expand veteran-owned enterprise participation in VA’s mission-critical supply chain. Malik’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing), with significant activity in medical laboratories (621511) and diagnostic imaging centers (621512). He specializes in procuring precision medical devices, analytical laboratory instruments, and pharmaceutical preparation systems, demonstrating deep familiarity with FDA-regulated equipment and clinical compliance standards. His expertise ensures that VA facilities remain equipped with cutting-edge, reliable technologies that meet the complex needs of veteran patients.