Mark Socha

Mark Socha serves as a key procurement lead within the 255-NETWORK Contract Office 15 (36C255) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, overseeing the acquisition of critical healthcare infrastructure and medical technology to support veteran-centric care delivery. His responsibilities include managing complex solicitations for surgical and diagnostic equipment, facility modernization systems, and technical support services essential to maintaining operational readiness across VA medical facilities. He specializes in full lifecycle contracting under FAR Part 15, ensuring compliance with federal standards while aligning procurements with the VA’s strategic goals of clinical excellence and infrastructure resilience. Socha maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including JETT’S SPECIALTY CONTRACTING, LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, HIGHLANDS DEVELOPMENT LLC, RISE COMPANIES, LLC, and MEDICONE MEDICAL RESPONSE OF TENNESSEE, INC. These partnerships span construction, medical response, and specialized equipment supply, reflecting a preference for vendors with proven capabilities in healthcare environment upgrades and rapid-response medical support systems. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and vendor reliability in high-stakes clinical settings. His procurement portfolio demonstrates a strong emphasis on small business participation, with service-disabled veteran-owned small business set-asides accounting for over 21% of awards and total small business set-asides at nearly 11%. While the majority of contracts are open to all competitors, his consistent use of SDVOSB and general small business set-asides underscores a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals under FAR 19.5. Socha’s primary NAICS focus areas include 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) and 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in procuring advanced diagnostic, surgical, and irradiation equipment. He also regularly manages acquisitions under 622110 (General Medical and Surgical Hospitals) and 561990 (All Other Support Services), demonstrating broad competency in both clinical hardware and operational support systems vital to VA healthcare delivery.