Elizabeth Pitts

Elizabeth Pitts serves as a Contracting Officer within the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Network Contract Office 23 (36C263), where she leads the acquisition of mission-critical medical equipment, surgical supplies, and facility infrastructure to support VA healthcare delivery nationwide. Her portfolio centers on complex procurements that ensure operational readiness and clinical excellence across VA medical centers, with a focus on telehealth systems, diagnostic technologies, and integrated health IT solutions. She manages full lifecycle contracting activities—from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and VA-specific clinical requirements. Pitts maintains consistent working relationships with key vendors including Abbott Laboratories Inc., Primary Care Solutions Inc., BZ Construction and Development LLC, Highlands Enterprises LLC, and Pedersen & Rangel. These partnerships span medical device manufacturers, healthcare service providers, and infrastructure contractors, reflecting a balanced approach to sourcing both commercial off-the-shelf solutions and specialized clinical support services. Her contracting patterns emphasize long-term vendor collaboration, performance-based outcomes, and risk mitigation in high-stakes healthcare environments. Her procurement strategy prioritizes socioeconomic goals, with 50% of her awards designated for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), aligning with VA’s statutory mandate to support veteran entrepreneurs. The remaining 50% are competitively open without set-asides, enabling broad market access while maintaining rigorous standards for quality and reliability. This dual approach reinforces VA’s commitment to both veteran economic empowerment and clinical excellence. Pitts specializes exclusively in NAICS Code 517312—Telecommunications Resellers—reflecting her deep expertise in procuring integrated health communication systems, remote patient monitoring platforms, and secure data transmission infrastructure. Her technical domain centers on interoperable health IT networks that connect VA facilities, enabling real-time clinical data exchange and telehealth scalability across the national healthcare system.