Denise R. Groves

Denise R. Groves serves as a Contracting Officer within the 261-NETWORK Contract Office 21 (36C261) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, where she manages complex procurement actions to support the modernization and operational readiness of VA medical facilities. Her portfolio encompasses the acquisition of specialized medical equipment, surgical supplies, laboratory instrumentation, and critical infrastructure services essential to delivering high-quality clinical care to veterans. She plays a pivotal role in executing full-cycle contracting processes—from market research and solicitation development to award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and VA-specific mission requirements. Groves maintains established working relationships with key industry partners including Abbott Laboratories Inc., Cynergy Professional Systems LLC, Integrated Trans Joint Venture LLC, Science Applications International Corporation, and McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC. These partnerships reflect a balanced mix of large-capability contractors delivering advanced medical technologies and engineering solutions alongside firms providing specialized construction, security systems, and laboratory support services. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical rigor, and long-term vendor collaboration to meet the evolving needs of VA healthcare delivery. Her procurement strategy prioritizes socioeconomic inclusion, with a strong emphasis on Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, accounting for over one-third of her awards, alongside a significant portion of total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of acquisitions are unrestricted, her consistent use of SDVOSB and small business preferences demonstrates a deliberate commitment to fostering veteran-owned enterprise participation in VA supply chains. Groves specializes in procurements aligned with NAICS codes 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), 561621 (Security Systems Services), and 238390 (Other Building Finishing Contractors), reflecting her focus on facility modernization, safety infrastructure, and clinical environment enhancements. She also regularly manages acquisitions under 541330 (Engineering Services), underscoring her technical expertise in supporting the structural and operational integrity of VA medical campuses through integrated engineering and construction solutions.