LaNiece Bowman

Andrew Stigen serves as a Contracting Officer for the 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248) within the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he is responsible for managing the acquisition of critical facility infrastructure and medical support services essential to sustaining and modernizing VA healthcare delivery systems. His portfolio encompasses construction, renovation, and equipment installation contracts for surgical, diagnostic, and operational environments, with a focus on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and structural systems. Stigen ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning acquisitions with the VA’s mission to provide safe, technologically advanced, and accessible care environments for veterans. He maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced 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 preference for established firms with demonstrated expertise in commercial and institutional construction, specialized building systems, and integrated facility upgrades. Stigen’s approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, rigorous technical evaluation, and contractor accountability to ensure mission-critical outcomes. Stigen’s contracting patterns show a strong commitment to socioeconomic goals, with nearly 29% of awards reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), reflecting the VA’s priority to support veteran entrepreneurs. The remaining 71% of procurements are conducted as full and open competitions, balancing small business participation with the need for specialized technical capacity and proven performance in complex construction environments. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS categories 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors), and 238210 (Electrical Contractors), alongside significant activity in 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction). This technical specialization underscores his expertise in procuring integrated facility systems that support the operational integrity and regulatory compliance of VA medical centers.