Harold McQuillia

Harold McQuillia serves as a Contracting Officer for the 246-NETWORK Contracting Office 6 (36C246) within the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he leads the acquisition of critical medical equipment, facility infrastructure, and specialized support services essential to sustaining Veterans Health Administration operations. His portfolio centers on ensuring clinical readiness through the procurement of surgical, diagnostic, and electromedical systems, as well as maintenance and modernization services for healthcare facilities. McQuillia manages full lifecycle acquisitions under FAR and VA-specific regulations, balancing mission-critical needs with compliance, affordability, and timely delivery to support veteran care delivery environments. He maintains longstanding relationships with key vendors including Cepheid, Roche Diagnostics Corporation, and Reliance Medical Transport, LLC, reflecting a focus on high-reliability medical diagnostics, transportation logistics, and specialized service providers. His contracting patterns favor established industry leaders with proven technical capabilities in clinical and operational support domains, often resulting in long-term, performance-based contracts that emphasize service level agreements, regulatory compliance, and equipment lifecycle management. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with demonstrated expertise in FDA-regulated medical devices and healthcare service delivery. McQuillia’s set-aside profile is dominated by unrestricted competitions at 88%, with a notable 10.9% of awards designated for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, aligning with VA’s statutory priorities. While total small business set-asides remain modest at 1.1%, his approach reflects a strategic balance between mission necessity and socioeconomic goals, prioritizing capability over size-based preferences while still actively supporting SDVOSB participation where technical requirements permit. His primary NAICS focus includes 811310 and 811210, indicating deep engagement in the repair, maintenance, and calibration of commercial and precision medical equipment. He also oversees contracts under 238290 for building equipment contractors and 812320 for specialized laundry and drycleaning services within VA facilities. This technical breadth underscores his expertise in managing complex, multi-disciplinary procurement portfolios that support both clinical and operational infrastructure.