Kurt Tanny

Kurt Tanny serves as Lead Contract Specialist for the Department of Veterans Affairs under the Sac Frederick (36C10X) designation, where he leads the planning, solicitation, and award of complex procurements critical to sustaining clinical operations and veteran healthcare infrastructure. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions spanning medical equipment, professional services, and technical systems, ensuring compliance with FAR and VA-specific procurement policies. His role is central to enabling timely delivery of mission-critical resources to VA medical facilities nationwide, with a strong emphasis on risk mitigation, contract performance oversight, and alignment with VA’s strategic modernization goals. Tanny maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including AFTER ACTION MEDICAL AND DENTAL SUPPLY, LLC, VETERANS HEALTHCARE SUPPLY SOLUTIONS, INC, Argent ARC LLC, PROMETHEUS FEDERAL SERVICES LLC, and AQUESTIVE THERAPEUTICS, INC. These partnerships reflect a focus on specialized medical supply chains, clinical support services, and pharmaceutical manufacturing. His contracting approach emphasizes vendor reliability, regulatory compliance, and responsiveness to clinical needs, fostering long-term collaborations with firms that demonstrate proven capacity in delivering high-acuity healthcare solutions. His procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 80% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic programs—10% of awards are reserved for Total Small Business Set-Asides and another 10% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). This balanced approach ensures broad market access while actively supporting veteran-owned enterprises aligned with VA’s mission. Tanny’s primary NAICS focus includes 541990 (professional and technical services), 334290 (communications equipment manufacturing), and 339113 (surgical appliance and supplies manufacturing), underscoring expertise in clinical technology procurement, medical device integration, and administrative support systems. His domain knowledge spans healthcare IT infrastructure, diagnostic equipment, and pharmaceutical supply chain logistics, positioning him as a strategic procurement leader within VA’s clinical modernization efforts.