Jeremiah Middleton

The Contract Specialist serves as a key procurement lead within the 260-NETWORK Contract Office 20 (36C260) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, supporting the acquisition of mission-critical healthcare infrastructure and clinical equipment essential to veteran care. Responsible for managing full lifecycle contracts—from market research and solicitation to award and administration—they specialize in procuring surgical instruments, electromedical devices, in-vitro diagnostic reagents, and precision laboratory systems that sustain and modernize VA clinical environments. Their work directly enables the delivery of high-acuity medical services by ensuring timely access to compliant, high-performance medical technologies across VA facilities. The Contract Specialist maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of vendors including STAFFORD CONSULTING COMPANY, INC., SKYTEK LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, METRO WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE, INC., and SALMON GROUP INC. These partnerships reflect a focus on specialized medical equipment suppliers, facility modernization contractors, and ambulance service providers with proven track records in federal healthcare environments. The contracting approach emphasizes reliability, regulatory compliance, and performance accountability, with a preference for established vendors capable of supporting complex clinical requirements under strict federal standards. Set-aside preferences are uniformly non-targeted, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition without use of 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic programs. This reflects a procurement strategy prioritizing technical capability, clinical suitability, and operational readiness over socioeconomic targeting, aligning with the urgency and precision required in veteran healthcare delivery. The Contract Specialist’s primary procurement focus is on NAICS 623110 (Nursing Care Facilities), encompassing skilled nursing infrastructure, clinical support systems, and related medical equipment. A secondary emphasis on NAICS 713940 (Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers) supports therapeutic and rehabilitative programs for veterans. Their technical expertise lies in medical device procurement, diagnostic supply chains, and facility-based healthcare systems, ensuring all acquisitions meet FDA, CLIA, and Joint Commission standards for clinical safety and efficacy.