Devan Bertch

Devan Bertch serves as a Contracting Officer for the 242-NETWORK Contract Office 02 (36C242) within the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he leads the acquisition of critical infrastructure and medical support services essential to veteran healthcare delivery. Responsible for managing full lifecycle procurements, Bertch oversees contracts for facility renovations, clinical equipment procurement, and maintenance services across VA medical centers. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to modernize and sustain the physical environments where veterans receive care, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-driven outcomes in construction, engineering, and facility operations. Bertch maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors specializing in healthcare infrastructure, including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, SAWTOOTH CONSTRUCTION JV II LLC, and J & J MECHANICAL AND CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced firms capable of delivering complex, high-stakes construction and technical services under stringent federal standards. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, rigorous source selection, and long-term vendor reliability, fostering collaborative relationships grounded in accountability and mission alignment. A strong advocate for socioeconomic inclusion, Bertch prioritizes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, which account for 41.5% of his awards, reflecting a deep commitment to veteran-owned enterprise participation. While the majority of his acquisitions are open competition, his consistent use of SDVOSB set-asides demonstrates a strategic effort to leverage federal small business programs to enhance contractor diversity and veteran economic empowerment. His technical expertise centers on NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) and 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with significant activity in architectural design, roofing, and structural renovation. Bertch specializes in procuring integrated facility systems, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing upgrades, ensuring that VA healthcare facilities meet modern safety, accessibility, and operational standards for veteran-centric care.