Cristine Carmody

Cristine Carmody serves as a secondary procurement professional within the Strategic Acquisition Center Fredericksburg (36C10G), supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs’ mission to modernize veteran healthcare through the acquisition of advanced medical equipment and critical support services. She contributes to the planning, solicitation, and administration of contracts for surgical instruments, electromedical devices, dental and ophthalmic supplies, and diagnostic systems, ensuring alignment with clinical needs and federal acquisition regulations. While not the primary contracting officer, her role is integral to streamlining procurement workflows and enabling timely delivery of mission-critical healthcare technologies to VA facilities nationwide. Carmody maintains consistent working relationships with a diverse set of contractors, including Fidelis Sustainability Distribution LLC, Veterans Healthcare Supply Solutions, Inc., and Contemporary Product Solutions, Inc., which specialize in medical equipment distribution and healthcare logistics. She also collaborates with niche providers such as the College of American Pathologists and FinCantieri Marine Repair LLC, reflecting the Center’s broad scope that extends beyond clinical devices into specialized support services. Her procurement patterns indicate a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in regulated healthcare environments, emphasizing reliability, compliance, and supply chain resilience. Her contracting activity reflects a strong emphasis on socioeconomic opportunities, with nearly half of awards structured as service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) set-asides, underscoring a deliberate commitment to veteran-owned enterprises. While nearly half of acquisitions are open to all competitors, she actively supports total small business participation, consistently integrating FAR 19.5 set-asides to promote diversity in the vendor base and ensure equitable access for qualified small businesses. Carmody’s procurement focus centers on NAICS categories including 238220 (plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors) for facility infrastructure, 541410 (interior design services) for clinical space optimization, and 541611 (management consulting) for operational efficiency. These reflect a holistic approach to healthcare modernization, integrating environmental, administrative, and technical services to support the delivery of high-quality veteran care.