Edward Kostolansky

Edward Kostolansky serves as a key procurement lead within the 242-NETWORK Contract Office 02 (36C242) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, responsible for managing the acquisition of facility construction and infrastructure modernization services critical to veteran healthcare delivery. He oversees the full lifecycle of contracts under NAICS 236220, ensuring that renovations, new construction, and maintenance of VA medical centers meet federal standards for safety, accessibility, and operational readiness. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to sustain and upgrade the physical environments where veterans receive clinical care, with a focus on commercial and institutional building projects that enhance facility functionality and patient outcomes. Kostolansky maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, SAWTOOTH CONSTRUCTION JV II LLC, J & J MECHANICAL AND CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, and ASSISTED TRANSPORTATION CORP. These partnerships reflect a preference for established firms with proven expertise in healthcare facility construction, mechanical systems integration, and site development. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, stringent compliance with building codes, and collaborative project execution to minimize disruption to active medical operations. He maintains a 100% Small Business Set-Aside policy under FAR 19.5, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. All acquisitions are structured exclusively for small business participation, ensuring equitable access for firms certified under various small business programs, including HUBZone, SDB, and SDVOSB entities. This pattern underscores a strategic alignment with VA’s mandate to maximize opportunities for small, veteran-owned, and underserved businesses in federal infrastructure procurement. His technical domain expertise centers on NAICS 236220, with deep familiarity in the procurement of commercial and institutional building construction services. This includes new construction, retrofitting, HVAC and electrical system upgrades, and ADA-compliant modifications tailored to healthcare environments. His portfolio reflects specialized knowledge in constructing and modernizing facilities that meet stringent medical operational requirements, including infection control, patient flow optimization, and integration with clinical equipment systems.