Elishia Lannom

Elishia Lannom serves as a key procurement professional within the 249-NETWORK Contract Office 9 (36C249) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, supporting the modernization and operational readiness of VA medical facilities nationwide. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on healthcare infrastructure, surgical and diagnostic equipment, and facility systems, ensuring that clinical environments are equipped with mission-critical technologies. Her work directly advances the VA’s strategic imperative to upgrade aging infrastructure—including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems—while integrating advanced medical devices that enhance veteran care delivery. Lannom routinely handles complex, multi-year contracts requiring technical oversight and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Lannom maintains strong, recurring relationships with a core group of contractors including Science Applications International Corporation, L1 Enterprises Incorporated, Adelphi Staffing, LLC, Firewatch Contracting of Florida LLC, and Greenbrier Government Solutions Inc. These partnerships reflect a balanced mix of large prime contractors delivering integrated facility solutions and specialized small businesses providing niche services such as medical equipment installation, facility maintenance, and staffing support. Her contracting patterns emphasize long-term vendor collaboration, performance-based outcomes, and seamless integration of technical and operational requirements. Lannom demonstrates a pronounced commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly 54% of her awards directed toward small business set-asides—44% specifically to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and 10% to general Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Her procurement strategy prioritizes veteran-owned and small business participation, aligning closely with VA’s mission to empower veteran entrepreneurs while ensuring high-quality service delivery. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) and 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in procuring clinical devices, diagnostic instrumentation, and institutional furniture for healthcare settings. She also routinely acquires analytical laboratory equipment and facility infrastructure systems, demonstrating specialized knowledge in medical technology integration and healthcare facility modernization.