Michael A Shook

Michael A. Shook serves as a Contract Specialist with the 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248) under the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he plays a pivotal role in executing complex procurements for medical, facility, and operational support services critical to sustaining VA healthcare infrastructure. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for surgical and medical instrumentation, diagnostic equipment, and facility modernization projects—including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-aligned outcomes. Shook’s portfolio emphasizes high-precision, mission-critical acquisitions that directly impact veteran care delivery and facility readiness. He maintains established working relationships with key contractors including BLUE CORD DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION, LLC, P.D.S. CONSULTANTS, INC., CAVU CONSULTING LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, and PARAMOUNT CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLC, reflecting a pattern of consistent engagement with firms experienced in healthcare construction, technical consulting, and specialized equipment supply. His procurement approach prioritizes performance-based outcomes, leveraging long-term vendor partnerships to ensure reliability and technical competency in delivering complex, regulated solutions. Shook demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly 45% of his awards designated for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), reflecting VA’s mission to support veteran entrepreneurs. An additional 13.6% of awards are set aside under total small business programs, aligning with FAR 19.5 guidelines and reinforcing a deliberate strategy to expand small business participation in federal healthcare infrastructure procurement. His technical expertise centers on NAICS codes related to surgical and medical device manufacturing (339112, 339113, 334510), precision equipment maintenance (811210), and climate control systems for healthcare environments (333415). This focus underscores his specialization in procuring high-specification medical technology and facility systems that meet stringent healthcare standards and regulatory requirements.