Craig M Armstrong

Craig Armstrong serves as a procurement specialist within the 261-NETWORK Contract Office 21 (36C261) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he plays a critical role in advancing the modernization of VA medical infrastructure. His responsibilities center on managing complex construction and facility upgrades under NAICS 236220, ensuring that VA healthcare facilities meet stringent operational and safety standards for veteran care. He oversees the full lifecycle of acquisitions—from market research and solicitation to contract award and performance monitoring—focusing on commercial and institutional building construction projects that enhance clinical environments, support diagnostic services, and maintain the structural integrity of VA medical centers. Armstrong maintains strategic relationships with key contractors including Abbott Laboratories Inc., Cynergy Professional Systems LLC, Integrated Trans Joint Venture LLC, Science Applications International Corporation, and McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC. These partnerships reflect a blend of large-capability prime contractors and specialized firms delivering medical equipment integration, facility modernization, and technical construction services. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, requiring rigorous compliance with federal construction codes and VA-specific clinical facility standards. His procurement patterns show a strong preference for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, accounting for 42.9% of awards, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to veteran-owned enterprise participation. While the majority of contracts remain open competition, his consistent use of SDVOSB set-asides underscores a mission-aligned strategy to empower veteran entrepreneurs within the federal construction sector. His technical expertise is concentrated in NAICS 236220, where he manages acquisitions for new construction, renovations, and infrastructure upgrades to VA medical facilities. He procures services related to structural systems, mechanical and electrical installations, and compliance-driven facility modifications, ensuring that construction projects align with the VA’s clinical mission and accessibility requirements under the ADA and VA Design Standards.