Diana Valdez

Diana Valdez serves as a Contract Specialist within the Network Contract Office 23 (36C263) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurements critical to the operational readiness of VA healthcare facilities nationwide. She manages the acquisition of medical equipment, surgical supplies, and facility infrastructure, ensuring veterans receive access to advanced diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical technologies. Her portfolio spans complex, high-stakes contracts requiring strict compliance with federal acquisition regulations, including performance-based service acquisitions and delivery order contracting under GSA schedules. Valdez ensures alignment between procurement strategy and clinical care delivery priorities across the VA’s national network. Valdez maintains established relationships with key contractors including BZ Construction and Development LLC, Highlands Enterprises LLC, Pedersen & Rangel, Exelan Pharmaceuticals Inc., and L1 Enterprises Incorporated. These partnerships reflect a balanced mix of large-capacity vendors and specialized suppliers with proven capabilities in medical device distribution, facility modernization, and pharmaceutical logistics. Her contracting approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical compliance, and sustained performance, fostering long-term collaborations grounded in consistent delivery and regulatory adherence. Her procurement patterns demonstrate a strong preference for open competition, with 67.7% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. However, she actively supports socioeconomic programs, consistently allocating 20.6% of opportunities to total small business set-asides and 11.8% to service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs), reflecting a deliberate commitment to veteran-led enterprise development and equitable access. Valdez specializes in procurements governed by NAICS codes 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) and 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing), each accounting for 14.7% of her portfolio. She also manages acquisitions in electromedical equipment (334510), dental supplies (339114), and plumbing and HVAC infrastructure (238220), demonstrating deep technical familiarity with medical device standards, sterile supply chain protocols, and healthcare facility systems integration.