Matthew G. Clements

Matthew G. Clements serves as a Contracting Officer for the 257-NETWORK Contract Office 17 (36C257) within the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he is responsible for managing complex procurements of advanced medical equipment, diagnostic systems, and facility infrastructure critical to veteran healthcare delivery. He specializes in acquiring electromedical devices, in-vitro diagnostic instruments, surgical instrumentation, and laboratory analytics technology to ensure operational readiness across VA medical campuses. His role is central to sustaining clinical capabilities through timely, compliant, and mission-driven contracting actions that align with VA’s mandate to deliver high-quality, accessible care to veterans. Clements maintains consistent procurement relationships with key industry partners including Primary Care Solutions Inc., Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, VetPride Services, Inc., McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, and Cepheid. These partnerships reflect a blend of large-capacity providers of diagnostic services and medical technology with specialized contractors delivering construction, maintenance, and clinical support services. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, long-term service agreements, and technical compliance with federal healthcare standards, fostering reliable vendor collaboration across diverse service domains. His procurement portfolio demonstrates a strong preference for socioeconomic set-asides, with over one-third of awards reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), reflecting a deep institutional commitment to veteran-owned enterprise. Total small business participation under FAR 19.5 accounts for nearly 12 percent of activity, while the majority of acquisitions remain open to full and open competition, indicating a balanced strategy that prioritizes both capability and socioeconomic goals. Clements’ primary NAICS focus areas include 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing), 334510 (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing), and 621330 (Offices of Mental Health Practitioners), underscoring his expertise in procuring high-precision medical devices, diagnostic systems, and behavioral health infrastructure. His technical domain knowledge spans clinical equipment lifecycle management, regulatory compliance under FDA and ISO standards, and integration of diagnostic technologies into VA’s electronic health record ecosystem.