Jerry Y Danso (CS)

Jerry Danso serves as a Contract Specialist within the Network Contract Office 19 (36C259) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he plays a pivotal role in executing strategic acquisitions that sustain and modernize VA medical facilities. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts for critical healthcare infrastructure, including surgical and electromedical equipment, clinical supplies, and facility maintenance services. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to deliver high-quality, reliable healthcare to veterans by ensuring timely procurement of mission-critical goods and services while adhering to federal acquisition regulations and compliance standards. Danso maintains established relationships with key contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, CEPHEID, UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS, INCORPORATED, L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED, and ALL AMERICAN EXPRESS SOLUTIONS LLC. These partnerships span construction, diagnostic technology, clinical services, and specialized maintenance, reflecting a balanced approach to both capital and operational procurement. He cultivates long-term vendor collaborations grounded in performance accountability and regulatory compliance, ensuring consistent delivery of high-integrity services across VA medical centers. A strong advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Danso prioritizes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, which account for 57.5% of his award activity, demonstrating a deep commitment to veteran-owned enterprise. He consistently structures procurements to maximize participation from small businesses under FAR 19.5, with an additional 15% allocated to total small business set-asides, reinforcing VA’s mandate to promote equitable access to federal contracting opportunities. His procurement focus centers on NAICS categories including 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) and 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair and Maintenance), with significant activity in plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contracting (238220) and building inspection services (541350). This technical specialization underscores his expertise in acquiring complex medical infrastructure and facility systems critical to operational readiness in VA healthcare environments.