Niel Chase

Niel Chase serves as a Contract Specialist within the 260-NETWORK Contract Office 20 (36C260) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he plays a pivotal role in securing critical medical and operational resources to support veteran healthcare delivery. He manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for high-priority clinical infrastructure, including surgical instruments, electromedical devices, in-vitro diagnostics, and specialized transportation services. His acquisitions directly enable the modernization of VA clinical environments, ensuring that facilities are equipped with precision laboratory and diagnostic technologies essential for high-quality patient care. Chase operates within a complex regulatory framework governed by FAR and VA-specific acquisition policies, balancing mission urgency with compliance and fiscal responsibility. Chase maintains established working relationships with key contractors including STAFFORD CONSULTING COMPANY, INC., SKYTEK LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, METRO WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE, INC., and SALMON GROUP INC. These partnerships span technical consulting, facility construction, ambulance services, and medical equipment supply, reflecting a diverse vendor base capable of delivering mission-critical solutions. His contracting patterns indicate a preference for established vendors with proven performance in healthcare logistics and infrastructure support, while maintaining flexibility to engage new entrants through competitive solicitation methods. Chase demonstrates a balanced commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly one-third of his awards designated for small business set-asides—equally split between Total Small Business and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) categories. This reflects a deliberate alignment with VA’s mandate to prioritize veteran-owned enterprises, while the majority of procurements remain open competition, ensuring broad market access and value-driven outcomes. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 492110 (Couriers and Express Delivery Services), 485991 (Special Needs Transportation), and 621910 (Ambulance Services), underscoring his expertise in medical logistics and patient transport systems. He also routinely procures dental equipment and supplies through NAICS 339114, demonstrating technical familiarity with clinical instrumentation and diagnostic supply chains essential to VA’s outpatient and specialty care networks.