Lakiesha Anderson

Lakiesha S. Anderson serves as a Contract Specialist for the 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248) under the Department of Veterans Affairs, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex procurements to modernize and sustain VA healthcare infrastructure. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for surgical and medical instrumentation, electromedical equipment, diagnostic devices, and facility systems including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing upgrades. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to deliver safe, technologically advanced, and mission-critical care environments for veterans by ensuring compliant, efficient, and timely contract award and administration. Anderson maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including BLUE CORD DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION, LLC, P.D.S. CONSULTANTS, INC., CAVU CONSULTING LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, and PARAMOUNT CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLC. These partnerships reflect a blend of specialized medical equipment suppliers, precision engineering firms, and construction contractors with proven expertise in VA facility modernization. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and long-term vendor reliability, fostering collaborative relationships built on accountability and regulatory adherence. Her procurement patterns demonstrate a strong preference for open competition, with 63.6% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a meaningful commitment to socioeconomic programs. She consistently awards contracts to service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (22.7%) and total small businesses (13.6%), aligning with VA’s statutory priorities to support veteran-owned enterprises under FAR Part 19. Anderson’s technical expertise centers on NAICS 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) and 334510 (Electromedical Apparatus Manufacturing), with significant activity in 811210 (Equipment Repair and Maintenance) and 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing). She specializes in procuring high-precision medical devices, diagnostic systems, and facility infrastructure that meet stringent FDA and OSHA standards, demonstrating deep familiarity with the technical and regulatory demands of healthcare procurement.