Daniel Ruiz

Daniel Ruiz serves as a Contracting Officer for the 262-NETWORK Contract Office 22 (36C262) within the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he is responsible for managing the acquisition of critical medical equipment, diagnostic instrumentation, and healthcare infrastructure support services essential to veteran care delivery. His portfolio encompasses complex procurements under full and open competition, focusing on ensuring clinical operational readiness through technologically advanced, FDA-regulated, and HIPAA-compliant solutions. Ruiz executes solicitations across multiple contract vehicles, including Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) and General Services Administration (GSA) schedules, to meet the VA’s mission of sustaining modern, safe, and reliable healthcare environments. He maintains enduring relationships with key vendors including EXELAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC, SIRTEX MEDICAL INC, ONE LIFE TRANSPORTATION LLC, SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, and SJS EXECUTIVES, LLC, reflecting a preference for established providers with proven capabilities in pharmaceutical logistics, radiopharmaceutical delivery, medical device manufacturing, and specialized IT services. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and supply chain reliability, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in regulatory adherence and quality assurance standards. Ruiz’s procurement activity is exclusively conducted under full and open competition, with no set-asides designated for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic programs. This reflects a strategic alignment with mission-critical requirements where technical specificity, regulatory certification, and operational continuity take precedence over socioeconomic preferences, resulting in a 100% open competition contracting pattern. His primary NAICS focus areas include 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), and 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing), indicating deep expertise in procuring laboratory diagnostics, surgical devices, and integrated healthcare IT systems. He consistently engages with manufacturers and service providers operating in highly regulated medical and clinical technology domains, ensuring acquisitions meet FDA, OSHA, and Joint Commission standards.