Manases Cabrera

Manases Cabrera serves as a Contracting Officer for the 241-NETWORK Contract Office 01 (36C241) within the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he is responsible for managing complex procurements of critical healthcare infrastructure and electromedical systems essential to VA medical center operations. His portfolio centers on acquiring surgical instruments, diagnostic equipment, precision medical devices, and facility maintenance systems that ensure clinical reliability and operational continuity across the VA’s national healthcare network. As the primary contracting authority, he leads the full lifecycle of acquisitions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and VA-specific clinical requirements. Cabrera maintains established working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including EPERNAY DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, P.D.S. CONSULTANTS, INC., L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED, and SOUTH MIDDLESEX OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL, INC. These partnerships reflect a focus on firms with proven expertise in medical equipment installation, precision repair, and facility systems integration. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical vetting, and performance-based outcomes, fostering accountability in the delivery of mission-critical healthcare assets. While the majority of his acquisitions (81.2%) are conducted without set-asides, Cabrera demonstrates a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic programs, consistently allocating approximately 10% of awards to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and nearly 9% to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a balanced strategy that prioritizes both operational efficiency and veteran-centric economic inclusion. His technical expertise is concentrated in NAICS codes 811210 (electronic and precision equipment repair), 339112 (surgical instrument manufacturing), and 339113 (surgical appliance manufacturing), with significant activity in electromedical apparatus procurement (334510). He specializes in acquiring high-precision, FDA-regulated medical devices and maintenance services that support advanced clinical workflows, demonstrating deep familiarity with the technical and regulatory demands of modern healthcare procurement.