Kevin M Farrell

Kevin M. Farrell serves as a Contract Specialist with the 255-NETWORK Contract Office 15 (36C255) under the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurements to modernize VA healthcare infrastructure. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions centered on clinical equipment, facility upgrades, and technical support systems essential to maintaining operational readiness in VA medical facilities. His responsibilities include developing solicitation documents, conducting market research, evaluating proposals, and ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations, with a strong emphasis on delivering high-quality medical services to veterans through timely and compliant contracting actions. Farrell maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors specializing in medical infrastructure and clinical support, 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 pattern of engagement with firms experienced in healthcare facility construction, medical equipment installation, and emergency response services. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and vendor reliability, fostering long-term collaborations with contractors who demonstrate technical proficiency and adherence to VA standards. His contracting activity reflects a deliberate balance between open competition and socioeconomic set-asides, with nearly 41% of awards directed toward small business programs, including 23.5% under Total Small Business Set-Asides and 17.6% specifically reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. This demonstrates a strong institutional commitment to expanding opportunities for veteran-owned and small businesses while maintaining competitive integrity in procurement. Farrell’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) and 621112 (Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists), indicating deep expertise in acquiring medical devices, diagnostic equipment, and clinical support services. He also regularly manages contracts under NAICS 334510 for electromedical apparatus and 238220 for HVAC and plumbing systems, underscoring his technical fluency across both medical and facility infrastructure domains.