Erika Moreno Contract Specialist

Erika Moreno serves as a Contract Specialist within the Department of Veterans Affairs, supporting Nac Pharmaceuticals (36E797) in the procurement of critical pharmaceutical products for enrolled veterans. She plays a pivotal role in executing full-cycle acquisition activities for prescription medications, including chronic disease therapeutics, acute care treatments, and specialty pharmaceuticals. Her work directly enables the VA’s mission to ensure uninterrupted access to essential medicines across the national healthcare network. Moreno routinely manages complex contract actions under FAR and VA-specific acquisition regulations, focusing on competitive bidding, source selection, and contract administration for high-volume, high-impact pharmaceutical supplies. She maintains longstanding relationships with key industry partners including Avkare LLC, Progenics Pharmaceuticals Inc., Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Golden State Medical Supply, and Seqirus USA Inc. These contractors represent a mix of large-scale manufacturers and specialty distributors with proven capabilities in GMP-compliant pharmaceutical production and distribution. Moreno’s procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, supply chain resilience, and regulatory compliance, fostering stable, performance-based partnerships that prioritize consistent product availability and quality assurance. Moreno’s contracting portfolio reflects a 100% non-set-aside strategy, with no utilization of 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic preferences. Her approach prioritizes broad competition among qualified vendors to ensure optimal pricing, therapeutic availability, and supply chain continuity—reflecting the VA’s operational imperative to secure essential medications at scale without restriction. Her primary focus is on NAICS 325412 (Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing), where she specializes in the acquisition of finished dosage forms, including oral solids, injectables, and controlled substances. She possesses deep technical expertise in pharmaceutical regulations, cGMP standards, and FDA-compliant sourcing, ensuring all procurements align with clinical guidelines and federal pharmaceutical procurement mandates.