Dale A Padro (CS)

Dale Padro serves as a procurement specialist within the 257-NETWORK Contract Office 17 (36C257) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, responsible for managing complex acquisitions that sustain operational readiness at VA medical facilities. Their work centers on securing critical electromedical equipment, in-vitro diagnostic systems, surgical instruments, and infrastructure maintenance services essential to veteran healthcare delivery. Padro oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and solicitation to award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and VA-specific mission priorities. Their portfolio emphasizes high-impact, mission-critical procurements that directly support clinical operations across VA medical campuses. Padro maintains established working relationships with key contractors including Primary Care Solutions Inc., Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, VetPride Services, Inc., McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, and Cepheid. These partnerships reflect a strategic alignment with vendors capable of delivering specialized diagnostic technologies, laboratory analytics, facility upgrades, and veteran-focused service solutions. The contracting patterns indicate a preference for established, high-capacity providers with proven experience in healthcare infrastructure and clinical support services, while maintaining flexibility to integrate innovative suppliers capable of meeting evolving VA clinical needs. A strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting is evident, with nearly 40% of awards designated for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and over 8% allocated under total small business set-asides. While the majority of procurements remain open to all competitors, Padro consistently prioritizes SDVOSB participation, reflecting VA’s mission to empower veteran-owned enterprises. This pattern underscores a deliberate effort to align contracting outcomes with national goals for veteran economic inclusion and workforce development. The procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS categories including 811310 (commercial and industrial machinery repair), 238220 (plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors), and 238290 (other building equipment contractors), demonstrating expertise in facility maintenance and electromechanical systems integration. Padro’s technical domain spans diagnostic equipment procurement, clinical laboratory infrastructure, and healthcare facility modernization, ensuring VA medical centers remain equipped with reliable, up-to-date operational systems.