Melita Bernardo

Melita Bernardo serves as a Contract Specialist within the 260-NETWORK Contract Office 20 (36C260) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, where she plays a pivotal role in securing critical medical and facility infrastructure resources essential to veteran healthcare delivery. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for electromedical devices, surgical instruments, in-vitro diagnostic systems, and laboratory equipment, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and alignment with clinical modernization goals. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to maintain technologically advanced, safe, and efficient clinical environments across VA medical facilities. Bernardo maintains established working relationships with key contractors including STAFFORD CONSULTING COMPANY, INC., SKYTEK LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, METRO WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE, INC., and SALMON GROUP INC. These partnerships span technical services, equipment supply, and facility upgrades, reflecting a balanced mix of small business and general contractor engagement. Her procurement approach emphasizes reliability, regulatory adherence, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in clear statement of work definitions and quality assurance protocols. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a strong preference for non-set-aside acquisitions at 60%, yet she consistently prioritizes service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB), accounting for one-third of her awards. She also supports broader small business participation under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising mission-critical requirements. This balanced approach ensures equitable opportunity while maintaining operational readiness. Bernardo specializes in procurements governed by NAICS codes 339112 (surgical instruments), 339115 (ophthalmic goods), 334510 (electromedical apparatus), and 334516 (analytical laboratory instruments), with additional focus on 238220 (plumbing, heating, and HVAC contractors). Her technical expertise lies in acquiring precision medical devices and infrastructure systems that support diagnostic accuracy, patient safety, and clinical efficiency, making her a key enabler of VA’s healthcare modernization initiatives.