Jim Carswell

Jim Carswell serves as a key procurement lead within the 247-NETWORK Contract Office 7 (36C247) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he oversees the acquisition of mission-critical infrastructure and support services essential to veteran healthcare delivery. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for specialized medical facility systems, transportation assets, and maintenance services that ensure operational readiness across VA medical centers. He specializes in complex procurement actions requiring technical evaluation of equipment performance, compliance with federal facility standards, and integration with existing clinical environments. His acquisitions directly support the modernization of VA’s physical and technological infrastructure to enhance patient safety and care accessibility. Carswell maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors including Birmingham Industrial Construction, LLC, Excelsior Ambulance Service Inc, Transox Inc, Vascular Radiology Associates II, and Panakeia, LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on niche providers capable of delivering tailored solutions in medical equipment logistics, facility upgrades, and specialized transport services. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, performance-based deliverables, and adherence to stringent VA compliance protocols, fostering reliable, mission-aligned supplier networks. A defining feature of Carswell’s procurement strategy is his exclusive use of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, reflecting a steadfast commitment to economic empowerment within the veteran-owned business community. Every contract he manages is structured to prioritize SDVOSB eligibility, aligning with VA’s statutory mandates and reinforcing the agency’s mission to support those who served. This consistent socioeconomic preference underscores a culture of intentional inclusion and veteran-centric procurement. His technical domain centers entirely on NAICS 532120 — Truck, Utility Trailer, and RV Rental and Leasing — indicating a specialized focus on mobile medical support assets, including patient transport vehicles, mobile diagnostic units, and modular clinical trailers. He procures these assets with an emphasis on ADA compliance, clinical sanitation standards, and integration with VA’s broader healthcare logistics network, demonstrating deep expertise in mobility-enabled care delivery systems.