John Schiffhauer

John Schiffhauer serves as a Contract Specialist within the Department of Veterans Affairs (Agency Code: 36C776), where he plays a pivotal role in executing strategic acquisitions to modernize veteran healthcare infrastructure. He manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for facility modernization, engineering services, and technology integration initiatives critical to sustaining safe and efficient medical delivery systems nationwide. His portfolio primarily encompasses construction-related support services, facility upgrades, and mission-enabling technical contracts aligned with the VA’s long-term infrastructure goals. Schiffhauer ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing the agency’s mission to deliver high-quality care through modernized physical and digital environments. Schiffhauer maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of experienced contractors, including RWH Capital LLC, Bridger Richard JV LLC, Hurley JV, LLP, Veterans Contracting Group, Inc., and The Trevino Group, Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for joint ventures and specialized service providers with proven expertise in federal facility modernization, engineering support, and veteran-focused program execution. His contracting approach emphasizes collaboration with vendors who demonstrate deep familiarity with VA protocols, regulatory compliance, and the unique operational demands of federal healthcare facilities. A defining feature of Schiffhauer’s procurement strategy is his exclusive reliance on Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, with 100% of his acquisitions designated for this socioeconomic category. This unwavering commitment underscores the VA’s dedication to empowering veteran entrepreneurs and reinforcing the agency’s mission through intentional socioeconomic contracting. His pattern of awarding exclusively to SDVOSBs reflects both regulatory alignment and a principled focus on advancing economic opportunity for those who served. His primary procurement focus is centered on NAICS 561920—Convention and Trade Show Organizers—which, in this context, refers to specialized event and logistical support services critical to VA-wide training, stakeholder engagement, and facility modernization outreach initiatives. While seemingly non-traditional, this classification encompasses the planning, coordination, and execution of high-impact events that facilitate interagency collaboration, technology demonstrations, and stakeholder alignment essential to advancing VA infrastructure objectives.