James Blue

James Blue serves as a key procurement lead within the 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical medical, facility, and operational support services to modernize VA healthcare infrastructure. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning surgical instrumentation, diagnostic equipment, and building systems upgrades—including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems—ensuring VA medical facilities meet stringent safety, functionality, and technological standards. His work directly supports the agency’s mandate to deliver high-quality care through sustainment and modernization of physical and technical assets. Blue maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors, including BLUE CORD DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION, LLC, P.D.S. CONSULTANTS, INC., CAVU CONSULTING LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, and PARAMOUNT CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with demonstrated expertise in healthcare facility upgrades, professional technical services, and specialized construction disciplines. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, compliance, and performance-based outcomes, often engaging vendors through competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements under FAR Part 15. His procurement strategy strongly prioritizes socioeconomic objectives, with over half of his awards structured as Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, reflecting a deep commitment to veteran-owned enterprise participation. Additional awards are issued under total small business set-asides, aligning with FAR 19.5, while non-set-aside procurements are reserved for complex, mission-essential requirements where limited vendor capacity exists. Blue’s technical focus centers on NAICS 541990 (professional and scientific services), particularly engineering and facility consulting, alongside NAICS 811219 (repair and maintenance services) and NAICS 238220 (plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors). His expertise lies in procuring integrated building systems, medical equipment support services, and specialized construction finishes essential to maintaining accredited, safe, and technologically current VA healthcare environments.