Minnisha Hearst

Minnisha Hearst is a Contract Specialist within the Department of Veterans Affairs, serving the 244-NETWORK Contract Office 4. In this role, she supports the agency's mission to procure and maintain critical clinical medical infrastructure and healthcare delivery systems. Her responsibilities align with the procurement of surgical instruments, diagnostic laboratory equipment, and the modernization of healthcare facilities through essential building and utility upgrades. The agency's contracting landscape includes a diverse range of vendors, with significant awards going to firms such as CBJ Development Co, Fidelis Design and Construction LLC, and R. A. Glancy & Sons, Inc. Additionally, the office engages specialized healthcare providers and equipment suppliers, including Quest Diagnostics Incorporated and Veterans Care Medical Equipment LLC. The office demonstrates a profound commitment to small business participation, specifically focusing on the veteran community. Current procurement patterns show a 100% preference for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, indicating a strict adherence to socioeconomic goals for veteran-owned enterprises. The primary industry focus for this office is centered on facility modernization and infrastructure. Procurement activity is heavily concentrated in Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (NAICS 236220) and Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (NAICS 238210), reflecting a technical specialization in the physical expansion and electrical upgrading of medical facilities.