Madeline Small

Madeline Small serves as a Contract Specialist with the 260-NETWORK Contract Office 20 (36C260) under the Department of Veterans Affairs, where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurements critical to modernizing veteran healthcare infrastructure. She manages the full lifecycle of contract actions for medical facility upgrades, including the acquisition of electromedical equipment, surgical instruments, and clinical environment enhancements. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to ensure high-quality, safe, and technologically advanced care environments for veterans through strategic sourcing of mission-critical goods and services. Madeline specializes in construction-related and diagnostic equipment procurements, often navigating complex regulatory frameworks under FAR Part 36 and Part 8 to align acquisitions with VA healthcare priorities. Madeline maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors, including Stafford Consulting Company, Inc., Skytek LLC, McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, Metro West Ambulance Service, Inc., and Salmon Group Inc. These partnerships reflect a balanced mix of specialized service providers and construction firms capable of delivering complex, compliance-driven projects. Her procurement approach emphasizes reliability, technical competency, and performance accountability, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in transparent communication and adherence to federal contracting standards. Madeline demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with a pronounced preference for small business participation. Nearly two-thirds of her awards are set aside for small businesses, including 33.3% under Total Small Business Set-Asides and 22.2% specifically for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), reflecting a deliberate alignment with VA’s veteran-centric procurement goals. Her contracting patterns consistently prioritize verified small business certifications under FAR 19.5, reinforcing equitable access to federal opportunities. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) and 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), indicating deep expertise in facility infrastructure modernization. She frequently procures HVAC systems, building upgrades, and related services essential to maintaining clinical environments, demonstrating specialized knowledge in construction specifications, life-cycle cost analysis, and facility compliance standards for healthcare settings.