Donald Kalivoda

Christopher McDevitt serves as a Contract Specialist within the 244-NETWORK Contract Office 4 (36C244) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he plays a critical role in executing procurements that sustain and modernize the VA’s healthcare infrastructure. He manages a diverse portfolio of construction, engineering, and medical support contracts essential to maintaining clinical operations at VA medical centers and community-based outpatient clinics. His acquisitions span facility upgrades, electrical and building equipment systems, and specialized engineering services, ensuring that veteran care environments meet rigorous safety, functionality, and technological standards. McDevitt 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 reflect a balanced mix of specialized medical supply providers, construction firms, and technical service vendors. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, compliance, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in clear contractual expectations and mission alignment. His contracting patterns reveal a strong commitment to socioeconomic diversity, with an equal split between open competitions and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides. This deliberate focus ensures meaningful participation by veteran-owned enterprises while maintaining competitive rigor. McDevitt consistently prioritizes SDVOSB firms in both construction and professional services categories, reinforcing the VA’s mandate to support veteran entrepreneurs. His primary technical focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), 238210 (Electrical Contractors), 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors), and 541330 (Engineering Services). He specializes in procuring integrated facility systems—including wiring, HVAC, diagnostic support infrastructure, and architectural engineering—ensuring VA facilities remain resilient, compliant, and capable of delivering high-acuity care. His expertise bridges construction lifecycle management with clinical operational requirements.