Craig Nelson

Craig Nelson serves as a key procurement lead within the Department of Veterans Affairs, operating under the Sac Frederick (36C10X) designation, where he manages acquisitions critical to sustaining clinical infrastructure and operational readiness across VA medical facilities. His responsibilities center on securing specialized medical supplies, training services, and facility-related equipment to support veteran healthcare delivery. He routinely handles complex solicitations under FAR Part 12 and Part 13, with a focus on commercial off-the-shelf solutions and service-based contracts that align with VA’s modernization goals. His work directly enables the agency’s mission to enhance access to high-quality, timely care through reliable procurement of essential resources. Nelson maintains consistent contracting relationships with a core group of vendors including AFTER ACTION MEDICAL AND DENTAL SUPPLY, LLC, VETERANS HEALTHCARE SUPPLY SOLUTIONS, INC, and PROMETHEUS FEDERAL SERVICES LLC, reflecting a preference for specialized medical and operational support providers. He also engages Argent ARC LLC and AQUESTIVE THERAPEUTICS, INC. for niche pharmaceutical and clinical supply needs. His procurement patterns demonstrate a reliance on established contractors with proven track records in delivering compliant, high-integrity products and services to federal healthcare environments, often through long-term agreements and blanket purchase agreements. His contracting approach prioritizes broad competition, with 68.8% of awards issued under no set-aside, while maintaining a strong commitment to socioeconomic programs—particularly the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside, which accounts for 25% of awards. He also utilizes Total Small Business Set-Asides at 6.3%, demonstrating structured support for small business participation without compromising acquisition efficiency or mission requirements. Nelson’s procurement portfolio is dominated by NAICS 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training), indicating a heavy focus on workforce development and clinical competency training. He also procures facility infrastructure through NAICS 337215 and 337214 (showcase and office furniture manufacturing), alongside IT services under NAICS 518210 and security systems under 561621, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to supporting VA’s physical and operational environments.