Alex Ortiz

Alex Ortiz serves as a Lease Contracting Officer for the Department of Veterans Affairs’ RPO West (36C24W), where he is responsible for managing the acquisition and leasing of nonresidential facilities critical to veteran healthcare delivery. His portfolio primarily encompasses the procurement of clinical space, medical infrastructure, and associated site services to support outpatient clinics, surgical suites, and veteran service centers. As a primary contracting officer, Ortiz ensures compliance with FAR and VA-specific acquisition policies while aligning lease transactions with the agency’s strategic goals of modernizing healthcare infrastructure and enhancing operational readiness across the Western region. Ortiz maintains established relationships with key contractors including Yuma Regional Medical Center, Interra Waterview LLC, and EFC Services Corporation, among others, reflecting a consistent pattern of partnering with entities experienced in healthcare facility management, real estate development, and medical equipment integration. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term operational stability, often involving multi-year leases and build-to-suit arrangements tailored to clinical needs. He works closely with vendors who demonstrate proven expertise in adapting commercial properties for federal medical use, ensuring compliance with accessibility standards and VA facility design guidelines. While the majority of his acquisitions are conducted under open competition—approximately 80% with no set-aside—Ortiz consistently allocates 10% of his portfolio to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides and another 10% to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting objectives. His procurement patterns reflect a balanced approach between efficiency and veteran-centric small business inclusion. His primary NAICS focus is on 531120 (Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings), accounting for 70% of his activity, with additional emphasis on 812930 (Parking Lots and Garages) and 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing). This reflects his expertise in securing both physical infrastructure and specialized medical equipment environments essential to delivering high-quality, accessible care to veterans.