Elijah J McIntosh

Elijah McIntosh serves as a contracting professional within the 244-NETWORK Contract Office 4 (36C244) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he leads the acquisition of critical infrastructure and construction services essential to modernizing VA healthcare facilities. His role centers on managing full lifecycle procurements for commercial and institutional building projects that support clinical operations across VA medical centers and outpatient clinics. McIntosh ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contract outcomes with the agency’s mission to deliver safe, accessible, and technologically advanced care environments for veterans. McIntosh maintains consistent partnerships with a focused group of contractors, including RLS Construction Group, LLC and HAMHED LLC, which specialize in facility construction and renovation, as well as EXELAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC and TRANS-MED AMBULANCE INC., reflecting a diversified but mission-aligned vendor base. His procurement patterns emphasize long-term, performance-based relationships with firms capable of delivering complex construction and facility support services under stringent federal standards. He actively collaborates with vendors who demonstrate proven experience in VA-specific compliance, safety protocols, and rapid deployment in active healthcare settings. McIntosh exhibits a steadfast commitment to socioeconomic contracting, directing 100% of his acquisitions toward Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides. This deliberate focus ensures that veteran entrepreneurs are prioritized in the delivery of essential infrastructure services, reinforcing the VA’s broader commitment to veteran economic empowerment. His contracting strategy consistently leverages SDVOSB certification as a core eligibility criterion, aligning procurement outcomes with national veteran-centric policy objectives. His primary technical domain is NAICS 236220—Commercial and Institutional Building Construction—where he oversees procurements for new construction, renovations, HVAC upgrades, and facility modernization projects. McIntosh’s expertise lies in managing complex construction contracts that integrate clinical workflow requirements, ADA compliance, and infection control standards, ensuring that every built environment enhances both operational efficiency and patient care outcomes.