Ladell D Holmes

Ladell D. Holmes serves as a Contract Specialist within the 260-NETWORK Contract Office 20 (36C260) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, where they play a pivotal role in securing critical medical and technical resources to support veteran healthcare delivery. Specializing in the procurement of surgical instruments, electromedical devices, in-vitro diagnostics, and precision laboratory equipment, Holmes ensures that clinical environments remain modernized and operationally ready. Their work directly enables the VA’s mission to provide high-quality, technologically advanced care by managing complex acquisitions under FAR and VA-specific acquisition regulations, with a focus on mission-critical infrastructure and diagnostic technologies. Holmes maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Stafford Consulting Company, Inc., Skytek LLC, McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, Metro West Ambulance Service, Inc., and Salmon Group Inc. These partnerships span medical equipment supply, facility upgrades, and specialized service support, reflecting a balanced portfolio of technical and operational procurement needs. The contracting patterns indicate a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in healthcare logistics and clinical infrastructure, often involving long-term performance-based agreements. While the majority of acquisitions are conducted without set-asides (67.2%), Holmes demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic programs, particularly prioritizing Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides at 28.4%. This reflects a deliberate alignment with VA’s statutory goals to empower veteran-owned enterprises, with modest but intentional support for total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. The procurement portfolio is heavily concentrated in NAICS 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) and 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), underscoring deep technical expertise in clinical diagnostics and surgical equipment procurement. Additional focus areas include industrial equipment and specialized support services, reinforcing a domain-specific command over medical technology acquisition and lifecycle management.