Monica R Gary (CO)

Monica Gary serves as an Acquisition Utilization Specialist within the Network Contract Office 19 (36C259) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, where she plays a critical role in executing strategic procurements that sustain and modernize VA healthcare infrastructure. Her responsibilities include managing the acquisition lifecycle for medical equipment, facility maintenance services, and clinical support systems, ensuring alignment with VA’s mission to deliver high-quality care through reliable, mission-critical resources. She routinely handles complex contracts for electromedical devices, surgical instruments, and building systems, applying rigorous acquisition standards to maintain operational integrity across VA medical facilities. Gary maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, CEPHEID, UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS, INCORPORATED, L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED, and ALL AMERICAN EXPRESS SOLUTIONS LLC. These partnerships span construction, diagnostic testing, clinical staffing, and specialized maintenance services, reflecting a diversified vendor base that supports both facility operations and direct patient care. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and long-term service reliability, fostering collaborative vendor engagement grounded in clear contract requirements and accountability. Her contracting patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 96.5% of awards issued without set-aside designations, indicating a focus on broad market access and value-driven selection. Only 3.5% of awards are reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, reflecting a targeted but limited application of socioeconomic preferences aligned with VA’s overarching mission to support veteran entrepreneurs while prioritizing mission needs. Gary’s technical expertise centers on NAICS codes 811219 (other personal services), 541380 (testing laboratories), 339116 (dental laboratories), 238220 (plumbing and HVAC contractors), and 541620 (environmental consulting). She specializes in procuring clinical diagnostics, facility systems maintenance, and specialized healthcare support services, demonstrating deep familiarity with the technical and regulatory demands of VA medical infrastructure procurement.