Matthew Dale

Matthew Dale serves as a procurement professional within the Network Contract Office 23 (36C263) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, responsible for managing complex acquisitions that support clinical infrastructure and operational readiness across VA healthcare facilities. He oversees the procurement of diagnostic imaging equipment, surgical supplies, and temporary medical shelters, ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and VA’s mission to deliver high-quality care to veterans. His portfolio includes both commercial and specialized healthcare-related goods and services, with a focus on timely delivery and compliance with clinical standards. He works closely with technical stakeholders to define requirements, evaluate vendor capabilities, and execute contracts that enhance facility functionality and patient outcomes. Dale maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including BZ Construction and Development LLC, Highlands Enterprises LLC, Pedersen & Rangel, Exelan Pharmaceuticals Inc., and L1 Enterprises Incorporated. These partnerships span construction, pharmaceutical supply, and medical equipment distribution, reflecting a diversified vendor base capable of meeting mission-critical needs. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, regulatory compliance, and performance accountability, fostering long-term vendor engagement through clear solicitation language and structured contract management practices. His procurement activity is predominantly conducted under open competition, with 88.9% of awards issued without set-asides, while 11.1% are reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, demonstrating targeted but limited socioeconomic preference. This pattern indicates a preference for full and open competition while still honoring statutory obligations to veteran-owned enterprises. Dale’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 621512 (Diagnostic Imaging Centers) and 624221 (Temporary Shelters), each representing 25% of activity, followed by 623110 (Nursing Care Facilities), 621511 (Medical Laboratories), and 621111 (Offices of Physicians). His expertise lies in acquiring advanced medical diagnostics, mobile clinical units, laboratory testing infrastructure, and physician practice support systems, positioning him at the intersection of healthcare delivery and facility modernization within the VA ecosystem.