Frances Basham (CO)

Frankie Basham serves as a Contracting Officer for Network Contract Office 19 (36C259) within the Department of Veterans Affairs, where they lead the acquisition of critical healthcare infrastructure and facility support services essential to veteran care delivery. Responsible for managing full lifecycle procurements, Basham specializes in securing surgical instruments, electromedical devices, clinical supplies, and building maintenance systems that sustain the operational integrity of VA medical facilities. Their portfolio encompasses complex contracting actions requiring technical oversight, compliance with federal acquisition regulations, and coordination with clinical stakeholders to align procurement outcomes with patient care priorities. Basham maintains consistent relationships with a core group of contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, CEPHEID, UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS, INCORPORATED, L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED, and ALL AMERICAN EXPRESS SOLUTIONS LLC. These partnerships reflect a balanced mix of large-capacity service providers and specialized technical vendors, with a pattern of repeat engagements on facility modernization, diagnostic testing, and clinical support contracts. The working relationships demonstrate a preference for vendors with proven performance in VA environments and a capacity to deliver mission-critical services under stringent regulatory and operational constraints. Set-aside preferences reveal a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 22% of awards designated for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, reflecting the agency’s alignment with VA’s veteran-centric mission. While the majority of procurements (78%) are conducted as full and open competitions, Basham actively prioritizes SDVOSB participation through targeted outreach, simplified acquisition procedures, and clear evaluation criteria that favor veteran-owned capabilities without compromising technical requirements. Their technical expertise centers on NAICS categories including 811210 (electronic and precision equipment repair), 561210 (facilities support services), and 236220 (commercial building construction), with additional focus on 541380 (testing laboratories) and 238210 (electrical contracting). Basham’s portfolio demands deep familiarity with medical device calibration, facility utility systems, and clinical environment compliance, ensuring that all acquisitions meet the high standards of safety, reliability, and regulatory alignment required in federal healthcare settings.