Darrin J Nicholson

Darrin J. Nicholson serves as a Contracting Specialist within the 249-NETWORK Contract Office 9 (36C249) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he plays a critical role in procuring mission-critical healthcare infrastructure and clinical technologies to support veteran-facing medical facilities. His portfolio encompasses the acquisition of surgical and diagnostic equipment, laboratory instrumentation, and facility modernization services, ensuring VA medical centers remain equipped with advanced, compliant, and reliable systems. Nicholson’s work directly advances the agency’s strategic priorities in infrastructure resilience and clinical capability enhancement, managing complex procurements under FAR and VA-specific acquisition regulations to meet urgent operational needs across the national healthcare network. He maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Science Applications International Corporation, L1 Enterprises Incorporated, Adelphi Staffing, LLC, Firewatch Contracting of Florida LLC, and Greenbrier Government Solutions Inc., reflecting a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in healthcare facility systems, medical device supply, and technical staffing. His contracting patterns indicate a reliance on experienced contractors capable of delivering integrated solutions for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and surgical technology upgrades, often requiring specialized compliance with federal healthcare standards and safety protocols. Nicholson’s procurement activity is overwhelmingly non-set-aside, with 96.1% of awards issued under full and open competition, reflecting a focus on technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic preferences. While small business set-asides represent only 3.9% of his portfolio, his approach aligns with VA’s broader emphasis on acquiring high-performance solutions through qualified, large-capacity vendors capable of supporting nationwide infrastructure demands. His primary NAICS focus centers on surgical appliance and instrument manufacturing (339113, 339112), analytical laboratory instrumentation (334516), and in-vitro diagnostic substance manufacturing (325413), underscoring deep expertise in clinical technology procurement. He also handles acquisitions in other computer-related services (541519), demonstrating proficiency in integrating digital health systems with physical infrastructure to modernize VA’s clinical environments.