Laurie Whitmore

Laurie Whitmore serves as a Contracting Specialist with the 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248) under the Department of Veterans Affairs, where she plays a pivotal role in procuring critical infrastructure and medical support services essential to sustaining and modernizing VA healthcare facilities. She manages the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and administration—focusing on specialty trade construction, facility upgrades, and equipment procurement that directly support clinical operations and veteran safety. Her work ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning acquisitions with the VA’s mission to deliver world-class care through resilient, technologically advanced medical infrastructure. Whitmore 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 preference for experienced, specialized vendors capable of delivering complex facility renovations, electrical and plumbing systems, and integrated construction services under tight operational constraints. Her approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, clear deliverables, and rigorous contractor accountability to ensure mission-critical outcomes. A strong advocate for socioeconomic equity in federal contracting, Whitmore prioritizes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, which account for half of her award portfolio, alongside a consistent 25% allocation to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for veteran-owned and small businesses while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors), where she procures specialized construction services for medical facility upgrades, including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems, with a secondary emphasis on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction). This specialization reflects deep expertise in the unique demands of healthcare construction environments, including infection control, regulatory compliance, and minimal disruption to active clinical operations.