Derrick L. Maruski

Derrick L. Maruski serves as a Contract Specialist with the 244-NETWORK Contract Office 4 (36C244) under the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he plays a pivotal role in executing procurements that sustain and modernize the VA’s healthcare infrastructure. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on surgical supplies, medical equipment, facility upgrades, and related services critical to delivering high-quality clinical care across VA medical centers and community-based outpatient clinics. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to ensure veterans receive technologically advanced, safe, and reliable healthcare services through strategic sourcing and compliant contract administration. Maruski maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including EXELAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC, RLS CONSTRUCTION GROUP, TRANS-MED AMBULANCE INC., HAMHED LLC, and FOREIGN POLICY RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC. These partnerships span pharmaceutical distribution, construction and renovation, emergency medical transport, and specialized consulting services. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, clear statement of work development, and rigorous vendor performance monitoring to ensure mission-critical deliverables meet VA standards. While the majority of his acquisitions are conducted under full and open competition (80%), Maruski demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic programs by consistently awarding 20% of contracts to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). This reflects a deliberate effort to leverage veteran-owned enterprise capabilities while maintaining competitive integrity and value-driven outcomes. His technical focus centers on NAICS 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing), which accounts for 60% of his portfolio, followed by NAICS 333415 (HVAC and commercial refrigeration equipment) and NAICS 238330 (Flooring Contractors). He possesses deep expertise in procuring sterile medical devices, climate-controlled healthcare environments, and facility infrastructure upgrades, ensuring alignment with clinical safety, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience standards.