George Cochran

George Cochran serves as a Contract Specialist for the 249-NETWORK Contract Office 9 (36C249) within the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions to modernize VA healthcare infrastructure and support clinical operations. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on facility maintenance, technical equipment repair, and mission-critical systems integration, ensuring that veteran-facing medical facilities remain safe, compliant, and technologically current. His work directly supports the agency’s strategic imperative to upgrade aging infrastructure—including plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and diagnostic systems—through timely, compliant, and performance-based procurement actions. Cochran maintains consistent relationships with a core group of prime contractors, including Science Applications International Corporation, L1 Enterprises Incorporated, and Greenbrier Government Solutions Inc., among others. These partnerships are characterized by long-term engagement across multiple contract vehicles, often involving task orders under indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) mechanisms. He frequently collaborates with firms possessing specialized expertise in facility systems maintenance, electronic equipment repair, and healthcare technology support, ensuring technical alignment with VA operational requirements. While the majority of his acquisitions are conducted as unrestricted procurements (87.0%), Cochran demonstrates a measured commitment to socioeconomic programs, with approximately 13% of awards designated for small business set-asides, including service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB) at 2.2%. His contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach—prioritizing competition while actively enabling veteran-owned and small business participation where feasible. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 811219 (Other Electronic Equipment Repair and Maintenance) and 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), with additional emphasis on electrical contracting (238210) and software publishing (513210). This technical specialization underscores his expertise in procuring services that sustain the operational integrity of VA medical facilities, from precision diagnostic equipment maintenance to building systems modernization.