Mike Crader

Michael D. Crader serves as a key procurement professional within the 255-NETWORK Contract Office 15 (36C255) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he supports the acquisition of critical healthcare infrastructure and medical equipment essential to veteran care delivery. His responsibilities encompass managing complex contracts for surgical appliances, diagnostic devices, facility modernization systems, and technical support services that ensure operational readiness across VA medical facilities. Crader’s work directly advances the agency’s mission to maintain and upgrade healthcare environments through strategic sourcing, lifecycle management of medical assets, and compliance with federal acquisition regulations governing clinical procurement. He maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors including JETT’S SPECIALTY CONTRACTING, LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, HIGHLANDS DEVELOPMENT LLC, RISE COMPANIES, LLC, and MEDICONE MEDICAL RESPONSE OF TENNESSEE, INC., reflecting a preference for established vendors with demonstrated capability in healthcare construction, medical response services, and specialized equipment supply. These partnerships are characterized by repeat engagement, performance-based contract execution, and a focus on reliability in mission-critical environments. Crader’s contracting portfolio exhibits a strong emphasis on open competition, with 75% of awards issued without set-aside designation, while maintaining a balanced commitment to small business participation through equal distribution between Local Area Set-Asides and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and 26.2. This approach ensures broad vendor access while prioritizing capability and readiness over socioeconomic preferences. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) and 335220 (Major Household Appliance Manufacturing), with significant activity in biological product manufacturing (325414), home health care services (621610), and glass product manufacturing (327215). This reflects deep technical expertise in procuring clinical instrumentation, environmental control systems, and support technologies integral to modern VA healthcare delivery.