Lorri Schoellkopf

Lorri Schoellkopf serves as a Contract Specialist with the 257-NETWORK Contract Office 17 (36C257) under the Department of Veterans Affairs, where she plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical healthcare and facility support services for VA medical campuses. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for advanced electromedical devices, in-vitro diagnostic systems, surgical instrumentation, and infrastructure maintenance contracts, ensuring operational readiness and high-quality veteran care. Her work directly supports the agency’s mandate to procure technologically advanced, compliant, and reliable solutions that enhance clinical outcomes and facility sustainability across the VA healthcare network. Schoellkopf maintains consistent contracting relationships with key vendors including Primary Care Solutions Inc., Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, VetPride Services, Inc., McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, and Optum Infusion Services 308, LLC. These partnerships reflect a balanced portfolio spanning diagnostic services, clinical support, facility construction, and infusion care delivery. She engages both large-capability contractors and small business subcontractors, fostering collaborative, performance-driven relationships grounded in FAR compliance and quality assurance protocols. A strong advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Schoellkopf prioritizes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, which account for nearly half of her awarded contracts. She also actively utilizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand veteran-owned and small business participation in VA procurement. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a sustained commitment to leveraging socioeconomic programs to promote equitable access and workforce development. Her technical focus centers on NAICS codes 561210 (Facilities Support Services), 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services), and 541990 (Other Professional Services), with significant activity in clinical diagnostics, laboratory analytics, and facility infrastructure. She specializes in procuring complex, regulated medical equipment and support services that meet stringent FDA, CLIA, and OSHA standards, demonstrating deep expertise in healthcare procurement within highly compliant environments.