Issa Shawki

Issa Shawki serves as a key procurement professional within the 241-NETWORK Contract Office 01 (36C241) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, responsible for managing complex acquisitions that sustain and modernize healthcare infrastructure for VA medical centers nationwide. Their role centers on executing full-cycle contracting for facilities support, environmental consulting, and computer facilities management services critical to operational readiness. Shawki ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the VA’s strategic goals of clinical reliability, technological modernization, and facility resilience across the national healthcare network. Shawki maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of 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. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with demonstrated expertise in facility operations, environmental systems, and IT infrastructure support. Collaborations are characterized by long-term engagement, performance-based contract structures, and a focus on vendors with proven capabilities in delivering mission-critical services under strict regulatory and security standards. A strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting is evident in Shawki’s portfolio, with 25% of awards reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), reflecting the VA’s mission to support veteran entrepreneurs. The remaining 75% of procurements are conducted as full and open competitions, balancing competitive fairness with targeted small business inclusion. This pattern underscores a deliberate strategy to foster both market diversity and mission-critical performance. The primary technical focus lies in NAICS 561210 (Facilities Support Services), with significant activity in computer facilities management (541513) and environmental consulting (541620). Shawki specializes in procuring integrated systems for HVAC, biomedical equipment maintenance, data center operations, and environmental compliance services—ensuring VA facilities meet stringent healthcare operational and safety standards.