Isabell Coad

Isabell Coad serves as a Contracting Officer within the Office of Construction & Facilities Management (36C10F) at the Department of Veterans Affairs, where she plays a pivotal role in securing the physical infrastructure essential to delivering veteran healthcare and administrative services nationwide. She manages the full lifecycle of complex construction and facilities-related acquisitions, including design-build, architect-engineer services, and lease negotiations for outpatient clinics and medical centers. Her work ensures that VA facilities meet stringent standards for accessibility, safety, and mission alignment, directly supporting the agency’s commitment to providing dignified care environments for veterans. Coad maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors specializing in large-scale infrastructure delivery, including LEGACY INVESTMENT AND MANAGEMENT, LLC, CARNEGIE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, E2L FDS NASHVILLE, LLC, USFP II LLC, and VETMEDPROPERTY LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced firms capable of executing integrated construction, property management, and facility modernization projects under federal procurement regulations. Her approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, risk mitigation, and long-term operational sustainability in facility portfolios. A strong advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Coad prioritizes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, which account for over half of her awards, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to veteran-owned enterprise participation. Her procurement strategy aligns with VA’s mandate to leverage small business capabilities while ensuring competitive, high-quality outcomes. The remaining awards are typically competed without set-asides, reflecting a balanced approach to market readiness and capability. Her technical focus centers on NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) and 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with significant activity in engineering services (541330) and facility management consulting (541611). This reflects deep expertise in procuring complex construction projects, infrastructure upgrades, and integrated facility support services tailored to the unique needs of VA healthcare delivery systems.