Denise Patches

Denise Patches serves as a Contract Specialist within the 260-NETWORK Contract Office 20 (36C260) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, where she plays a pivotal role in securing critical medical equipment and surgical technologies essential to veteran healthcare delivery. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of procurement activities—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—focusing primarily on high-precision clinical devices and diagnostic systems. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning acquisitions with the agency’s mission to modernize clinical infrastructure and maintain optimal care standards for veterans across VA medical facilities. Denise maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of trusted vendors, including STAFFORD CONSULTING COMPANY, INC., SKYTEK LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, METRO WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE, INC., and SALMON GROUP INC. These partnerships reflect a blend of specialized medical device suppliers, technical service providers, and infrastructure contractors who deliver reliable, FDA-regulated, and clinically validated solutions. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, quality assurance protocols, and long-term vendor accountability to ensure sustained operational readiness in clinical environments. Her procurement strategy reflects an even split between open competition and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a strong commitment to socioeconomic diversity without compromising mission-critical requirements. She actively prioritizes small business participation, ensuring equitable access for qualified firms while maintaining rigorous technical and compliance standards. Denise’s expertise is concentrated in NAICS 339112—Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing—where she procures electromedical devices, in-vitro diagnostic reagents, surgical instrumentation, and precision laboratory equipment. Her technical acumen spans regulatory frameworks governing medical devices, including FDA classifications and ISO 13485 compliance, positioning her as a specialist in high-stakes, low-tolerance clinical procurement within the VA healthcare ecosystem.