Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 Kevin Balser

Kevin M. Balser serves as a Contracting Officer with the 244-NETWORK Contract Office 4 (36C244) under the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he is responsible for managing complex procurements that sustain and modernize the VA’s clinical infrastructure. His portfolio focuses on acquiring electromedical and analytical laboratory equipment, outpatient care services, and home health support systems critical to delivering high-quality veteran healthcare. Balser executes full and open competitions and negotiated acquisitions under FAR Part 15, ensuring compliance with federal procurement standards while aligning purchases with the VA’s strategic goals for technological advancement and clinical excellence. Balser maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of vendors including EXELAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC, RLS CONSTRUCTION GROUP, TRANS-MED AMBULANCE INC., HAMHED LLC, and FOREIGN POLICY RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC. These partnerships span medical supply distribution, facility upgrades, emergency medical transport, and health policy analysis, reflecting a diversified vendor base that supports both clinical and operational needs. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and long-term vendor accountability, fostering reliable supply chains for mission-critical healthcare assets. While the majority of his acquisitions—88%—are conducted as full and open competitions, Balser demonstrates targeted support for small business participation, with 8% of awards reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and 4% under total small business set-asides. His socioeconomic contracting patterns reflect a balanced commitment to veteran-owned enterprises without compromising competition or mission readiness. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and 334510 (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing), with significant activity in outpatient care (621498), physician offices (621111), and home health services (621610). Balser’s expertise centers on procuring diagnostic, therapeutic, and clinical support technologies that enhance the VA’s ability to deliver precision medicine and integrated care across its national network of medical centers and clinics.