Patrick Cockerham

Patrick Cockerham serves as a key procurement lead within the 256-NETWORK Contract Office 16 (36C256) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he manages the acquisition of critical infrastructure and facility support services essential to sustaining VA healthcare delivery. His responsibilities center on securing specialized medical facility systems, including water supply and irrigation infrastructure, to ensure the operational integrity of VA hospitals, clinics, and residential care facilities. Cockerham oversees full lifecycle contract actions—from solicitation through award and administration—focusing on high-reliability, mission-critical services that directly impact veteran health outcomes and facility compliance with federal healthcare standards. He maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized contractors, including VETMEDPROPERTY LLC, MILLBROOK SUPPORT SERVICES INC, SI PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LLC, BRISTON CONSTRUCTION, LLC, and 336 AT SOUTH MEDICAL LTD. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in medical facility systems, plumbing, and infrastructure maintenance tailored to federal healthcare environments. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor reliability, technical compliance, and performance-based service delivery. Cockerham demonstrates an unwavering commitment to socioeconomic contracting, directing 100% of his acquisitions to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides. This consistent preference underscores a strategic alignment with VA’s mission to empower veteran entrepreneurs while ensuring contract performance by organizations with firsthand understanding of veteran healthcare needs. His primary technical focus is on NAICS 221310 (Water Supply and Irrigation Systems), where he procures specialized plumbing, water treatment, and facility utility systems designed for high-usage medical environments. His domain expertise lies in ensuring compliance with healthcare facility codes, infection control standards, and federal sustainability requirements, making him a critical steward of infrastructure that supports safe, functional, and life-sustaining veteran care environments.