Craig Ziegemeier

Craig Ziegemeier serves as a key procurement lead within the 249-NETWORK Contract Office 9 (36C249) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, overseeing the acquisition of facility infrastructure and clinical support services critical to modernizing VA medical campuses. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to maintain and upgrade aging healthcare facilities, ensuring safe, functional, and technologically advanced environments for veteran care. He manages a diverse portfolio of construction, engineering, and specialty trade contracts, with a focus on commercial and institutional building construction, electrical systems, and roofing upgrades. Ziegemeier’s acquisitions are strategically aligned with long-term VA infrastructure revitalization goals, emphasizing compliance with federal construction standards and lifecycle sustainability. He maintains consistent working relationships 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 partnerships reflect a preference for established firms with proven experience in federal healthcare facility projects, particularly those capable of delivering integrated construction and technical services under tight operational constraints. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous oversight, and seamless coordination with VA facilities management teams. Ziegemeier demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly half of his awards designated for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), reflecting the VA’s priority to support veteran entrepreneurs. While the majority of his acquisitions remain open to full and open competition, his consistent use of SDVOSB set-asides underscores a deliberate strategy to foster economic opportunity within the veteran community. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), complemented by significant activity in electrical contracting (238210) and engineering services (541330). He routinely procures services related to HVAC modernization, structural repairs, electrical system upgrades, and integrated facility maintenance, demonstrating deep expertise in the technical demands of federal healthcare infrastructure.