Heather M Libiszewski-Gallien

Heather Libiszewski-Gallien serves as a Contracting Officer for the 241-NETWORK Contract Office 01 (36C241) within the Department of Veterans Affairs, where she leads the procurement of critical healthcare infrastructure and electromedical systems essential to VA medical center operations. Her portfolio encompasses the acquisition of commercial and institutional building construction, engineering services, and specialty trade contracting to modernize surgical suites, diagnostic equipment environments, and facility maintenance systems. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with VA’s strategic mission to deliver reliable, high-quality care through advanced infrastructure. She maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Epernay Design & Construction LLC, McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, P.D.S. Consultants, Inc., L1 Enterprises Incorporated, and South Middlesex Opportunity Council, Inc., primarily engaging firms with proven expertise in healthcare facility upgrades, technical engineering support, and specialty construction. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous source selection, and long-term vendor collaboration to ensure mission-critical delivery timelines and compliance with clinical safety standards. While the majority of her acquisitions—91.4%—are conducted without set-asides, she demonstrates targeted support for small business participation, with notable awards under Total Small Business Set-Asides (5.7%) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Asides (2.9%). Her socioeconomic contracting patterns reflect a balanced commitment to broad competition while actively advancing opportunities for veteran-owned and small business entities in alignment with VA’s inclusion goals. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 541330 (Engineering Services), where she procures integrated facility systems, structural upgrades, and technical design solutions for VA healthcare campuses. Her domain expertise spans medical-grade construction, environmental control systems, and specialized trade contracting, ensuring that procurement outcomes directly support clinical operational readiness and patient safety.