Jan Carlson

Jan M Carlson serves as a key procurement lead within the 255-NETWORK Contract Office 15 (36C255) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, overseeing the acquisition of critical healthcare infrastructure and medical equipment to support veteran-facing facilities. Responsible for managing complex contracting actions under FAR Part 13 and Part 15, Carlson specializes in procuring surgical appliances, diagnostic instrumentation, and facility modernization services that ensure operational readiness across VA medical centers. Their work directly enables the agency’s mission to deliver safe, modern, and technologically advanced care environments through strategic sourcing of clinical and construction-related goods and services. Carlson maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including Jett’s Specialty Contracting, LLC, McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, and Highlands Development LLC, primarily for facility upgrades and site-specific infrastructure. Additional partnerships with Medicone Medical Response of Tennessee, Inc., and Rise Companies, LLC, reflect a focus on integrated medical response systems and technical support services. These vendor relationships are characterized by repeat engagement and performance-based contract management, indicating a preference for proven, reliable partners capable of delivering mission-critical solutions under stringent VA compliance standards. Set-aside preferences reveal a balanced approach to socioeconomic contracting, with 69.2% of awards issued without set-asides, while 23.1% are reserved for total small businesses and 7.7% specifically for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB). This pattern demonstrates a commitment to small business participation without compromising mission requirements, aligning with VA’s statutory goals to prioritize veteran-owned enterprises while maintaining procurement flexibility. Carlson’s procurement portfolio is heavily concentrated in NAICS 531120 (nonresidential building lessors) and 339113 (surgical appliance manufacturing), reflecting a dual focus on facility leasing and specialized medical equipment. Additional activity in NAICS 334516 (analytical laboratory instruments) and 339112 (medical instruments) underscores technical expertise in diagnostic and surgical systems. Their domain knowledge spans healthcare facility operations, clinical equipment lifecycle management, and compliance with FDA and OSHA standards for medical procurement.