Cynthia Laemmerhirt

Cynthia Laemmerhirt serves as a Contracting Specialist for the 244-NETWORK Contract Office 4 (36C244) within the Department of Veterans Affairs, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to modernize veteran healthcare infrastructure. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning medical equipment, ambulance services, temporary shelters, and facility support systems, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and alignment with VA’s strategic goals for clinical excellence. Her work directly supports the operational readiness of VA medical centers and community-based outpatient clinics by securing essential goods and services that enhance patient care delivery. Laemmerhirt maintains established relationships with key contractors including EXELAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC, RLS CONSTRUCTION GROUP, TRANS-MED AMBULANCE INC., HAMHED LLC, and FOREIGN POLICY RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC, reflecting a balanced mix of specialized medical suppliers, construction firms, transportation providers, and research organizations. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous source selection, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in reliability and regulatory adherence. Her procurement patterns demonstrate a strong commitment to socioeconomic goals, with over 30% of awards designated for small business set-asides, including a notable 7.6% directed to service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB). While the majority of acquisitions are unrestricted, she consistently prioritizes small business participation in alignment with FAR 19.5 and VA’s veteran-centric contracting objectives. Her primary NAICS focus lies in ambulance services (621910) and special needs transportation (485991), with significant activity in temporary shelters (624221) and related facility support services. This specialization underscores her technical expertise in logistics-driven healthcare procurement, particularly in mobile and emergency medical support systems critical to veteran accessibility and continuity of care.