Joseph A. Leyte

Joseph A. Leyte serves as a Contracting Officer for the 257-NETWORK Contract Office 17 (36C257) within the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he leads the procurement of mission-critical healthcare infrastructure and diagnostic services essential to veteran care. His portfolio encompasses the acquisition of electromedical devices, in-vitro diagnostic systems, surgical instrumentation, and facility maintenance services, ensuring operational readiness across VA medical campuses. Leyte plays a pivotal role in aligning contracting strategies with the agency’s mandate to deliver high-quality, timely healthcare through reliable, technologically advanced procurement solutions. He maintains sustained partnerships with key vendors including Primary Care Solutions Inc., Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, VetPride Services, Inc., McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, and Optum Infusion Services 308, LLC, reflecting a balanced mix of large-capacity service providers and specialized healthcare and construction contractors. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, long-term service agreements, and vendor accountability in delivering complex clinical and facility support solutions. Leyte demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 58% of his awards designated for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), reflecting a deep alignment with VA’s veteran-centric mission. He routinely utilizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and occasionally 8(a) competed contracts, consistently prioritizing veteran-owned and small business participation as a core pillar of acquisition strategy. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), supporting facility infrastructure resilience, alongside significant activity in engineering services (541330) and waste management (562111, 562112). He specializes in acquiring technical services that sustain clinical environments, including HVAC systems for medical facilities, laboratory support, and hazardous material handling—demonstrating expertise in integrated healthcare facility operations and compliance-driven contracting.