Darryl Scherer

Darryl Scherer serves as a Contracting Officer for the 249-NETWORK Contract Office 9 (36C249) within the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he manages the acquisition of critical healthcare infrastructure and outpatient care services essential to veteran well-being. His portfolio centers on the modernization and maintenance of VA medical facilities, including the procurement of surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic equipment, as well as building systems such as HVAC, plumbing, roofing, and electrical upgrades. Scherer ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contracting actions with the VA’s strategic mission to deliver high-quality, accessible care through facility excellence. He routinely handles competitive sealed bidding, negotiated acquisitions, and performance-based service contracts under FAR Part 37. Scherer maintains longstanding relationships with a core group of prime contractors including Science Applications International Corporation, L1 Enterprises Incorporated, Adelphi Staffing, LLC, Firewatch Contracting of Florida LLC, and Greenbrier Government Solutions Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for established firms with proven capabilities in healthcare facility modernization, clinical support services, and specialized construction. His contracting approach emphasizes performance accountability, risk mitigation, and contractor sustainment of complex, mission-critical infrastructure systems. Scherer’s procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on leveraging broad market capability to meet urgent facility modernization timelines rather than socioeconomic set-asides. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in his award patterns, he ensures all vendors meet stringent technical and compliance standards regardless of size. His primary NAICS code focus is 621498—All Other Outpatient Care Centers—indicating deep specialization in procuring integrated outpatient healthcare delivery systems. This includes procurement of medical equipment, facility retrofitting, clinical support staffing, and technology-enabled care environments tailored to veteran health needs, demonstrating expertise in the intersection of healthcare operations and physical infrastructure modernization.