Gary Ruc

Gary Ruc serves as a key procurement professional within the Department of Veterans Affairs, operating under the Sac Frederick (36C10X) contracting office, where he supports the acquisition of mission-critical services that enhance clinical operations and administrative efficiency across VA facilities. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contract awards for professional services, with a focus on training, management consulting, and information technology solutions that align with the VA’s strategic goals of modernizing veteran care delivery. He routinely handles competitive solicitations under FAR Part 15, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while prioritizing mission alignment and operational readiness. Ruc maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of prime contractors, including AFTER ACTION MEDICAL AND DENTAL SUPPLY, LLC, VETERANS HEALTHCARE SUPPLY SOLUTIONS, INC, Argent ARC LLC, PROMETHEUS FEDERAL SERVICES LLC, and AQUESTIVE THERAPEUTICS, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with deep expertise in healthcare logistics, clinical support services, and pharmaceutical distribution. His contracting patterns indicate a reliance on established contractors with proven track records in delivering specialized, regulated solutions to federal healthcare environments. Ruc’s procurement portfolio reflects a 100% no set-aside orientation, indicating a focus on full and open competition without socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB preferences. This suggests a prioritization of technical capability and service quality over socioeconomic targeting, though small business participation may still occur organically through subcontracting or competitive bidding. His primary NAICS focus areas include Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Administrative Management Consulting (541611), and Computer-Related Services (541511, 541519), underscoring expertise in workforce development, operational efficiency, and IT modernization. He procures tailored training programs, systems integration services, and custom software solutions that support VA’s clinical and administrative infrastructure.