Matthew McDonell

Matthew T. McDonell serves as a Contract Specialist with the 241-NETWORK Contract Office 01 (36C241) under the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he plays a pivotal role in procuring critical medical infrastructure and electromedical equipment essential to VA healthcare delivery. His portfolio centers on the acquisition of surgical and diagnostic instrumentation, in-vitro diagnostic substances, and related medical supplies, ensuring VA medical centers maintain clinical readiness and operational excellence. McDonell manages full lifecycle procurements—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—using competitive and non-competitive methods in alignment with FAR and VA-specific acquisition policies. McDonell maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized vendors, 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 technical expertise in medical facility upgrades, diagnostic system integration, and healthcare support services. His contracting patterns emphasize long-term vendor collaboration grounded in performance reliability and compliance with federal quality standards. His procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 88.2% of awards issued without set-asides, reflecting a preference for broad market access. However, he actively supports socioeconomic goals, allocating 5.9% of awards to service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses and another 5.9% to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both efficiency and veteran-centric contracting. McDonell’s technical expertise is concentrated in NAICS 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing), 325413 (In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing), and 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing), with additional focus on analytical laboratory instrumentation and facility support systems. His domain knowledge spans the procurement of high-precision medical devices, sterile supply chains, and diagnostic reagents critical to veteran care delivery.