Desiree L Mills

Desiree Mills serves as a Contracting Officer within the 246-NETWORK Contracting Office 6 (36C246) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, where she plays a pivotal role in securing critical infrastructure and operational support services essential to the delivery of veteran healthcare. Her procurement activities center on the modernization and sustainment of clinical facilities, with a focus on medical equipment, facility construction, and specialized support systems that directly enhance the readiness and effectiveness of Veterans Health Administration sites. She manages complex acquisitions across multiple technical domains, ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations while aligning procurements with the agency’s mission to deliver safe, modern, and accessible care environments. Mills maintains consistent working relationships with key industry partners including Cepheid, Roche Diagnostics Corporation, and Southeastern Industrial Barlovento JV-2, LLC, among others. Her contracting patterns reflect strategic partnerships with vendors specializing in diagnostic technologies, medical transport, and institutional construction services. These relationships are characterized by long-term contract performance, technical alignment with clinical needs, and a preference for vendors with proven expertise in healthcare-environment compliance and regulatory standards. Her procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 77.8% of awards issued under no set-aside conditions, while maintaining a strong commitment to veteran-owned small businesses—22.2% of her awards are designated for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). This balanced approach ensures both market competitiveness and meaningful socioeconomic opportunities for veteran entrepreneurs. Mills specializes in acquisitions governed by NAICS codes 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 562910 (Remediation Services), with additional focus on architectural design, security systems, and testing laboratory services. Her technical expertise lies at the intersection of healthcare facility infrastructure and environmental compliance, ensuring that construction and remediation projects meet stringent clinical and safety standards for VA medical centers.