Michael Collins

Michael Collins serves as the primary procurement lead for the Department of Veterans Affairs under the Sac Frederick (36C10X) designation, overseeing the acquisition of professional services critical to operational readiness and clinical infrastructure modernization. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts centered on management consulting, training, and technical support services that enhance VA facility performance and workforce development. His responsibilities include soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts in alignment with federal acquisition regulations, ensuring compliance with statutory mandates and strategic priorities to improve veteran healthcare delivery. Collins maintains consistent partnerships 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 blend of specialized medical supply, federal consulting, and pharmaceutical support providers. His procurement patterns indicate a preference for established contractors with proven track records in VA-specific environments, fostering reliable, mission-aligned vendor relationships that prioritize continuity and regulatory compliance. His contracting activity shows balanced support for socioeconomic programs, with nearly half of awards designated for small business set-asides—21.4% to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and 21.4% to general Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5—demonstrating a deliberate commitment to veteran-owned and small business participation. The remaining 57.1% of awards are issued as unrestricted, reflecting flexibility to meet urgent operational needs while maintaining robust small business engagement. Professionally, Collins focuses predominantly on NAICS 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training) and 541611 (Administrative Management Consulting), underscoring expertise in workforce capacity building and operational efficiency initiatives. He also procures related services in environmental consulting, computer support, and other technical fields, aligning acquisitions with VA’s broader goals of clinical modernization, administrative streamlining, and service delivery enhancement.