Kelly Malec

Kelly Malec serves as a primary contracting professional within the 255-NETWORK Contract Office 15 (36C255) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, responsible for managing complex acquisitions that support the modernization and operational readiness of VA healthcare infrastructure. Her portfolio centers on the procurement of clinical equipment, surgical and diagnostic devices, and technical systems critical to veteran care delivery. She plays a pivotal role in ensuring that medical facilities remain equipped with up-to-date, FDA-regulated instrumentation and electromedical technologies, aligning acquisitions with VA’s strategic priorities for facility upgrades and clinical excellence. Malec maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including JETT’S SPECIALTY CONTRACTING, LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, HIGHLANDS DEVELOPMENT LLC, RISE COMPANIES, LLC, and MEDICONE MEDICAL RESPONSE OF TENNESSEE, INC. These partnerships reflect a balanced approach between specialized medical equipment suppliers, construction firms supporting facility renovations, and medical response service providers. Her contracting patterns emphasize performance-based outcomes, with a preference for vendors demonstrating technical proficiency in healthcare environments and compliance with federal medical standards. Her procurement strategy reflects a strong commitment to socioeconomic goals, with over 45% of awards directed toward small business set-asides, including a significant focus on Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, her consistent use of SDVOSB set-asides underscores a mission-aligned dedication to empowering veteran-owned enterprises. Malec’s technical expertise is concentrated in NAICS categories related to surgical appliance and instrument manufacturing (339113, 339112), electromedical apparatus (334510), and analytical laboratory instrumentation (334516). She routinely procures FDA-cleared diagnostic tools, surgical devices, and clinical support systems, demonstrating deep familiarity with medical device regulatory frameworks and the technical requirements of VA healthcare delivery environments.