James (Rich) Hedman

James (Rich) Hedman serves as Supervisory Contract Specialist at the 256-NETWORK Contract Office 16 (36C256) within the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he leads the planning, solicitation, and award of complex acquisitions critical to sustaining and modernizing VA healthcare infrastructure. He oversees the procurement of medical equipment, facility construction, and integrated support services that directly enable clinical operations at VA hospitals and outpatient clinics. His portfolio emphasizes mission-critical contracts involving real estate leasing, commercial construction, and facilities maintenance, ensuring VA facilities remain safe, compliant, and fully operational for veteran care. Hedman maintains longstanding relationships with key contractors including VETMEDPROPERTY LLC, MILLBROOK SUPPORT SERVICES INC, SI PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LLC, BRISTON CONSTRUCTION, LLC, and 336 AT SOUTH MEDICAL LTD, reflecting a pattern of consistent engagement with vendors experienced in healthcare facility management and specialized construction. His contracting approach prioritizes performance-based outcomes, long-term service delivery, and vendor reliability, fostering collaborative partnerships that align with VA’s operational demands and regulatory compliance standards. A staunch advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Hedman consistently directs over 83% of his acquisitions toward Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, demonstrating a deep institutional commitment to empowering veteran-owned enterprises. His procurement strategy actively leverages SDVOSB preferences under FAR Part 19, ensuring meaningful participation by qualified small businesses while maintaining rigorous evaluation standards for technical capability and past performance. His primary NAICS focus areas include 531120 (Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings), 561210 (Facilities Support Services), 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), and 531210 (Real Estate Agents and Brokers), underscoring his expertise in real estate leasing, facility operations, and construction management for healthcare environments. Hedman’s technical domain centers on procuring turnkey solutions that integrate medical infrastructure with physical plant services, ensuring VA facilities meet stringent healthcare accreditation and accessibility requirements.