Michael Bottary

Michael J. Bottary serves as a Contract Specialist within the 255-NETWORK Contract Office 15 (36C255) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he plays a pivotal role in executing procurement strategies that support the modernization and operational readiness of VA healthcare infrastructure. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions spanning facility construction, clinical equipment procurement, and technical support services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning with the VA’s mission to deliver high-quality medical environments for veterans. His work directly enables the procurement of critical infrastructure upgrades and medical technology essential to veteran care delivery. Bottary maintains established relationships with key 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. These partnerships reflect a consistent pattern of engagement with mid-sized firms experienced in healthcare facility construction, site development, and emergency medical response systems. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, performance history, and technical capability, fostering long-term vendor collaborations that support mission-critical timelines and quality standards. His procurement patterns show a strong preference for non-set-aside awards at 66.7%, with a notable 33.3% allocated to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, underscoring his commitment to leveraging socioeconomic programs that honor veteran entrepreneurship. While he prioritizes competitive unrestricted opportunities, he actively integrates SDVOSB vendors into project teams, balancing efficiency with statutory small business goals. Bottary’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), followed by architectural services (541310) and electromedical apparatus manufacturing (334510). He routinely oversees the acquisition of surgical equipment, diagnostic devices, facility retrofitting, and technical support systems, demonstrating deep expertise in healthcare construction and medical technology procurement domains.