Melissa Ramirez

Melissa Ramirez serves as a Contracting Officer for the Department of Veterans Affairs under the Sac Frederick (36C10X) designation, where she manages the acquisition of critical administrative, clinical, and technical services to support VA healthcare delivery nationwide. Her portfolio centers on procuring consulting, IT systems, and professional services that enhance operational readiness and clinical infrastructure. Ramirez ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the VA’s strategic goals of modernizing care delivery and expanding access to veteran-centric services. She maintains consistent contracting relationships with key vendors including AFTER ACTION MEDICAL AND DENTAL SUPPLY, LLC, VETERANS HEALTHCARE SUPPLY SOLUTIONS, INC, Argent ARC LLC, PROMETHEUS FEDERAL SERVICES LLC, and AQUESTIVE THERAPEUTICS, INC., reflecting a preference for specialized providers in medical logistics, healthcare consulting, and pharmaceutical solutions. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a balanced approach between established federal contractors and mission-aligned small businesses, fostering reliable partnerships that deliver high-quality, compliant services across VA facilities. Ramirez exhibits a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) set-asides accounting for 25% of her awards and total small business set-asides at 8.3%. While the majority of her acquisitions (66.7%) are unrestricted, she actively prioritizes veteran-owned and small business participation in alignment with VA’s mission to support veteran entrepreneurs and enhance supply chain resilience. Her primary NAICS focus includes Administrative Management Consulting (541611), Professional Organizations (813920), and Computer Systems Design Services (541512), indicating deep expertise in procuring management advisory services, healthcare professional association support, and IT infrastructure solutions. She routinely sources technical services related to clinical workflow optimization, health information systems, and operational efficiency consulting, demonstrating specialized knowledge in the intersection of healthcare administration and federal procurement.