David Malm 701-239-3700 ext 9-4596

David Malm serves as a key procurement lead within the Network Contract Office 23 (36C263) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical medical equipment, surgical supplies, and facility infrastructure to support VA healthcare delivery nationwide. His responsibilities include managing full lifecycle contracting actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and performance monitoring—for high-complexity technical systems essential to clinical operations. He specializes in procuring diagnostic, therapeutic, and laboratory technologies that ensure veterans receive advanced, safe, and timely care, aligning all acquisitions with VA’s strategic imperatives for modernization and operational readiness. Malm maintains established relationships with a core group of vendors including Abbott Laboratories Inc., BZ Construction and Development LLC, Highlands Enterprises LLC, Primary Care Solutions Inc., and Pedersen & Rangel. These partnerships span medical device manufacturing, construction services, and healthcare system integration, reflecting a balanced approach between large-capability prime contractors and specialized niche suppliers. His contracting patterns demonstrate a preference for stable, performance-driven vendor relationships that ensure reliability, compliance, and long-term support for VA medical facilities. His procurement portfolio exhibits a strong commitment to socioeconomic goals, with nearly half of all awards designated as service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) set-asides, and an equal portion issued without set-aside status, indicating a strategic blend of targeted outreach and open competition. An additional 14.3% of awards are structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, underscoring a deliberate effort to foster small business participation across multiple socioeconomic categories. Malm’s technical focus centers on NAICS codes related to in-vitro diagnostic manufacturing, analytical laboratory instrumentation, irradiation apparatuses, and commercial machinery, with consistent procurement of precision medical devices and clinical infrastructure. His expertise lies in navigating the regulatory and technical complexities of healthcare technology acquisition, ensuring compliance with FDA, AAMI, and Joint Commission standards while delivering mission-critical solutions to VA medical centers.