Kevin Gordon

Kevin Gordon serves as a Help Desk representative within the Nac High Technology Orders (36A797) under the Department of Veterans Affairs, providing critical technical and administrative support to the agency’s procurement lifecycle. While not a contracting officer, he plays a vital role in facilitating communication between technical stakeholders, vendors, and acquisition teams, ensuring seamless execution of complex radiation-based medical technology procurements. His responsibilities include managing vendor inquiries, troubleshooting system access issues, and maintaining documentation integrity for high-priority contracts under NAICS 334517, which governs irradiation apparatus manufacturing. His position ensures operational continuity for mission-critical acquisitions supporting cancer therapy, diagnostic imaging, and sterilization systems across VA medical facilities. Kevin collaborates regularly with a diverse range of contractors, including manufacturers of medical irradiation equipment, turnkey installation specialists, and IT service providers supporting backend systems for radiation safety and dose tracking. He maintains consistent engagement with both large prime contractors and small business subcontractors, acting as a first point of contact for compliance verification, contract administration support, and technical clarification requests. His working relationships are characterized by responsiveness and precision, ensuring vendors meet stringent FDA and NRC regulatory requirements tied to medical radiation devices. Kevin’s procurement environment reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 68.8% of actions awarded without set-asides. However, he actively supports socioeconomic goals, with 25% of actions designated as total small business set-asides and 6.3% reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, aligning with VA’s mission to empower veteran entrepreneurs. His role ensures that small business participation is seamlessly integrated into high-compliance procurement workflows. His technical focus centers on NAICS categories including 334517 (irradiation apparatus manufacturing), 621511 (medical laboratories), and 541519 (other computer-related services), reflecting a blend of hardware procurement, lab automation, and IT infrastructure needs. He supports acquisitions for radiation therapy systems, sterilization units, and diagnostic imaging platforms, demonstrating deep familiarity with medical device compliance, FDA 510(k) submissions, and radiation safety protocols.