Heather L Krah

Heather L. Krah serves as a Contracting Officer within the 244-NETWORK Contract Office 4 (36C244) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, where she plays a critical role in executing acquisitions that sustain and modernize the VA’s healthcare infrastructure. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts supporting clinical operations, facility services, and transportation logistics across VA medical centers and community-based outpatient clinics. Her work ensures the timely procurement of essential medical equipment, support services, and infrastructure enhancements critical to delivering high-quality veteran care. Krah specializes in complex, mission-critical procurements governed by FAR and VA-specific acquisition policies, with a focus on maintaining operational readiness and compliance. Krah maintains active working relationships with a range of vendors, including EXELAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC for pharmaceutical supply chain support, RLS CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLC for facility upgrades, TRANS-MED AMBULANCE INC. for emergency medical transport, HAMHED LLC for facility operations, and FOREIGN POLICY RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC for specialized analytical services. Her contracting approach reflects a balanced engagement with both large-capacity contractors and niche providers, emphasizing performance-based outcomes, service reliability, and mission alignment. She frequently collaborates with vendors capable of delivering integrated, scalable solutions across multiple VA sites. Her procurement patterns demonstrate a strong commitment to socioeconomic goals, with over 54% of awards directed toward small business set-asides—particularly Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) contracts, which account for 36.4% of her portfolio. She also consistently utilizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reinforcing the VA’s mandate to foster veteran-owned enterprise. While 45.5% of her awards are unrestricted, her strategic emphasis on small business participation aligns with federal and VA objectives to expand economic opportunity for underserved veteran entrepreneurs. Krah’s primary NAICS focus includes Janitorial Services (561720), Bus and Motor Vehicle Transit Systems (485113), and Ambulance Services (621910), reflecting her oversight of facility support, patient transportation, and environmental services critical to VA operations. She also procures Facilities Support Services (561210) and Translation and Interpretation Services (541930), demonstrating expertise in non-clinical but mission-enabling domains. Her technical proficiency spans service-based contracting, performance metrics, and logistics integration within a regulated healthcare environment.