Elena Bass (727)398-6661 10554

Elena Bass serves as a key procurement lead within the 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, overseeing the acquisition of critical medical, facility, and operational support services essential to sustaining and modernizing VA healthcare infrastructure. Her responsibilities include managing full lifecycle contracting for surgical instrumentation, electromedical equipment, and facility systems such as HVAC, electrical, and plumbing upgrades. She ensures alignment with VA’s mission to deliver safe, technologically advanced care environments by executing complex solicitations under FAR and VA-specific acquisition guidelines, with a strong emphasis on compliance, risk mitigation, and mission-critical delivery timelines. Bass maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including BLUE CORD DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION, LLC, P.D.S. CONSULTANTS, INC., CAVU CONSULTING LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, and PARAMOUNT CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in healthcare facility modernization, medical equipment integration, and clinical environment compliance. Her procurement approach prioritizes performance-based contracting, requiring rigorous technical evaluations and past performance verification to ensure high-reliability outcomes in sensitive medical settings. Her contracting portfolio is exclusively reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), reflecting a 100% set-aside commitment that underscores the VA’s dedication to veteran economic empowerment. This pattern demonstrates a deliberate and sustained focus on socioeconomic contracting goals, fostering long-term vendor development and ensuring that veteran-owned enterprises are central to delivering mission-critical infrastructure. Bass’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) and 334510 (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing), with significant activity in facility construction (517919) and office furniture (337214). Her technical domain expertise centers on procuring FDA-regulated medical devices, diagnostic systems, and compliant clinical environments, requiring deep understanding of regulatory standards, clinical workflows, and healthcare facility codes.