Preston Gerretse

Preston Gerretse serves as a key contracting professional within the 249-NETWORK Contract Office 9 (36C249) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, responsible for managing complex acquisitions that support the modernization of VA healthcare infrastructure and clinical equipment. His work directly advances the agency’s mission to deliver safe, technologically advanced medical services to veterans by procuring mission-critical systems including surgical instruments, diagnostic equipment, and facility upgrades such as HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems. He handles a diverse portfolio of contracts under FAR Part 15, with a focus on performance-based, service-oriented acquisitions requiring rigorous technical evaluation and lifecycle cost analysis. Gerretse maintains consistent relationships with a core group of contractors including Science Applications International Corporation, L1 Enterprises Incorporated, Adelphi Staffing, LLC, Firewatch Contracting of Florida LLC, and Greenbrier Government Solutions Inc. These partnerships reflect a blend of large prime contractors delivering integrated facility and technology solutions alongside specialized firms providing niche medical and industrial services. His procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, compliance with federal standards, and seamless integration of equipment into operational clinical environments. His contracting patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 73.2% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a meaningful commitment to socioeconomic programs—particularly Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides at 9.8%, and Total Small Business Set-Asides at 17.1%. This balanced strategy ensures broad market access while prioritizing veteran-owned enterprise participation in VA supply chains. His technical focus centers on NAICS codes related to medical and analytical instrumentation, including 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing), indicating deep expertise in procuring diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical technologies. He also supports related services under 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), reflecting an integrated approach to equipping VA facilities with both hardware and enabling IT systems for clinical operations.