James G, Batchelor

James Batchelor serves as a Contract Specialist with the 261-NETWORK Contract Office 21 (36C261) under the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he manages the acquisition of critical infrastructure and clinical support assets essential to sustaining VA medical facility operations. His portfolio centers on procuring specialized medical equipment, surgical supplies, laboratory instruments, and facility construction services to ensure the delivery of high-quality, accessible care to veterans. Batchelor executes full lifecycle contracting actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and VA-specific mission priorities. He maintains established relationships with key vendors including Abbott Laboratories, Cynergy Professional Systems, Integrated Trans Joint Venture, Science Applications International Corporation, and McKenzie Construction & Site Development, reflecting a balanced mix of large-capacity contractors and specialized service providers. His contracting patterns prioritize technical precision and operational reliability, often engaging firms with proven expertise in medical-grade instrumentation, clinical systems integration, and institutional construction. These partnerships are cultivated through transparent, performance-based acquisition strategies that emphasize quality assurance and lifecycle support. Batchelor demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 80% of his acquisitions conducted under no set-aside authority and 20% specifically reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). This pattern reflects a strategic balance between leveraging large-scale vendor capabilities and actively promoting veteran-owned enterprise participation in VA supply chains. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), followed by 238320 (Painting and Wall Covering Contractors) and 541310 (Architectural Services), indicating deep expertise in facility modernization, renovation, and clinical environment enhancements. He routinely manages complex construction-related contracts requiring coordination with architects, engineers, and biomedical technicians to ensure compliance with healthcare facility standards and ADA accessibility requirements.