Danise Burt

Danise Burt serves as a Contract Specialist with the 257-NETWORK Contract Office 17 (36C257) under the Department of Veterans Affairs, where she plays a pivotal role in securing critical healthcare infrastructure and diagnostic capabilities for VA medical facilities. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for advanced electromedical devices, in-vitro diagnostic systems, surgical instrumentation, and facility maintenance services, ensuring operational readiness and compliance with federal procurement regulations. Her work directly supports the delivery of high-quality veteran healthcare by facilitating timely access to mission-critical equipment and services across VA campuses. Burt maintains strong, sustained relationships with key contractors including Primary Care Solutions Inc., Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, VetPride Services, Inc., McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, and Optum Infusion Services 308, LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on specialized medical providers, diagnostic laboratories, and construction firms capable of delivering complex, high-compliance solutions. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, long-term service agreements, and vendor accountability to ensure consistent quality and regulatory adherence across contract performance. A defining feature of Burt’s procurement strategy is her exclusive preference for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, reflecting a steadfast commitment to advancing economic opportunities for veteran entrepreneurs. Every acquisition she manages is structured to maximize participation by SDVOSBs, aligning with VA’s national mandate to prioritize veteran-owned enterprises. This consistent socioeconomic focus reinforces trust, fosters vendor development, and ensures contracting practices directly support veteran empowerment. Her technical expertise centers on procuring healthcare delivery systems, including diagnostic imaging tools, laboratory analytics platforms, surgical equipment, and infrastructure upgrades essential to VA medical operations. While specific NAICS codes are not available, her portfolio demonstrates deep familiarity with medical device procurement, clinical diagnostics, and facility modernization services, positioning her as a specialist in mission-critical healthcare procurement within the VA ecosystem.