Kolbi Barton

Kolbi Barton serves as the primary contracting representative for the 256-NETWORK Contract Office 16 (36C256) within the Department of Veterans Affairs, overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical medical equipment, facility infrastructure, and maintenance services essential to VA healthcare delivery. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions, Barton ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing the agency’s mission to modernize veterans’ healthcare environments. Their portfolio predominantly includes high-stakes solicitations for surgical instruments, electromedical devices, and facility upgrades, requiring deep technical expertise and rigorous oversight to meet clinical and operational standards. Barton maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including VETMEDPROPERTY LLC, MILLBROOK SUPPORT SERVICES INC, SI PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LLC, BRISTON CONSTRUCTION, LLC, and 336 AT SOUTH MEDICAL LTD. These partnerships reflect a preference for specialized vendors with proven capabilities in medical equipment supply, facility construction, and precision maintenance services. Collaborations are characterized by long-term engagement, performance-based contract structures, and a focus on vendors with demonstrated reliability in high-compliance healthcare settings. While the majority of acquisitions (63.4%) are conducted without set-asides, Barton demonstrates strong support for small business participation, with over one-third of awards directed toward Total Small Business and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides. This reflects a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic goals under FAR 19.5, prioritizing veteran-owned enterprises and fostering economic inclusion within the VA supply chain. The procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) and 481211 (Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation), indicating specialized needs for sterile instrumentation and medical logistics support. Additional emphasis on NAICS 334510 (Electromedical Apparatus) and 811210 (Equipment Repair) underscores technical expertise in life-sustaining medical technology and preventive maintenance systems critical to VA hospital operations.