Maxwell W. Derck

Maxwell W. Derck serves as a key procurement lead within the 261-NETWORK Contract Office 21 (36C261) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, responsible for managing complex acquisitions that support clinical modernization and infrastructure integrity at VA medical facilities. His portfolio centers on procuring specialized medical equipment, surgical supplies, diagnostic instruments, and laboratory systems critical to delivering high-acuity care to veterans. Derck handles full-cycle contracting actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and performance oversight—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning purchases with the VA’s mission of operational excellence and veteran-centered care. Derck maintains established working relationships with leading suppliers in the medical and industrial sectors, including Abbott Laboratories, Cynergy Professional Systems, Integrated Joint Venture, Science Applications International Corporation, and McKenzie Construction & Site Development. These partnerships reflect a balanced approach between large-capacity vendors capable of delivering high-volume, mission-critical systems and specialized firms providing niche clinical and construction services. His contracting patterns emphasize reliability, technical compliance, and long-term service support, particularly for equipment requiring calibration, maintenance, or integration into existing clinical workflows. While the majority of his acquisitions are unrestricted (73%), Derck demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic programs, with consistent emphasis on Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides (16.2%) and total small business participation (10.8%). He actively leverages FAR Part 19 mechanisms to foster vendor diversity, ensuring that veteran-owned and small enterprises have meaningful access to VA procurement opportunities. His technical focus lies primarily in NAICS 325412 (pharmaceutical preparation), 325120 (industrial gas manufacturing), and 339112/339113 (surgical instruments and supplies), alongside 334516 (analytical laboratory instrumentation). This reflects deep expertise in procuring diagnostic, therapeutic, and lab support systems that underpin clinical operations, with a clear emphasis on precision-engineered medical devices and mission-critical healthcare infrastructure.