Keith J. Costantino, Branch Chief

Keith Costantino serves as a procurement lead within the 244-NETWORK Contract Office 4 (36C244) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he manages complex acquisitions critical to sustaining and modernizing VA healthcare infrastructure. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contracting for specialized medical equipment, facility upgrades, and mission-critical support services that directly enhance clinical care delivery at VA medical centers and community-based outpatient clinics. He routinely handles sealed bid and negotiated procurements under FAR Part 15, with a focus on high-complexity, performance-based contracts requiring technical evaluation and risk mitigation for life-safety and environmental compliance. Costantino maintains strategic relationships with a select group of contractors, including Exelan Pharmaceuticals Inc., RLS Construction Group, LLC, and Trans-Med Ambulance Inc., reflecting a pattern of long-term partnerships with vendors capable of delivering specialized pharmaceuticals, construction services, and emergency medical transport solutions. His contracting approach emphasizes vendor reliability, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness, often requiring pre-award site assessments and post-award performance monitoring to ensure alignment with VA clinical standards. He demonstrates an unwavering commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 100% of his acquisitions structured as Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides. This consistent preference underscores a mission-driven alignment with VA’s mandate to prioritize veteran-owned enterprises and foster economic empowerment within the veteran community. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 562211 (Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal), indicating deep expertise in managing environmental compliance contracts for medical waste handling, decontamination services, and regulated disposal systems essential to VA healthcare facilities. This specialization reflects technical proficiency in hazardous materials management, EPA regulatory frameworks, and the integration of environmental safety protocols into clinical infrastructure procurement.