Rastreva Upshaw

Rastreva Upshaw serves as a key procurement lead within the 257-NETWORK Contract Office 17 (36C257) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, overseeing the acquisition of critical medical and laboratory equipment essential to veteran healthcare delivery. Responsible for managing complex contracting actions under FAR and VA-specific guidelines, Upshaw specializes in securing advanced electromedical devices, in-vitro diagnostic systems, surgical instruments, and facility maintenance services to sustain operational readiness across VA medical campuses. Their portfolio emphasizes high-precision, technology-driven procurements that directly support clinical care, diagnostics, and laboratory analytics, ensuring VA facilities remain equipped with cutting-edge, compliant medical infrastructure. Upshaw maintains strategic relationships with leading vendors including Primary Care Solutions Inc., Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, Cepheid, and McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, reflecting a balanced mix of large-capability contractors and specialized service providers. These partnerships are cultivated through long-term, performance-based contracts that prioritize reliability, regulatory compliance, and technical support for sensitive medical environments. The contracting approach favors established vendors with proven track records in healthcare delivery and infrastructure maintenance, while maintaining flexibility for mission-critical sole-source and urgent requirement actions. A pronounced commitment to socioeconomic contracting is evident, with over 53% of awards designated as Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, complemented by a robust 30.8% total small business set-aside rate under FAR 19.5. This pattern underscores a deliberate strategy to prioritize veteran-owned enterprises and foster economic inclusion within the VA’s supply chain, aligning procurement outcomes with national veteran empowerment goals. The procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 334516 (analytical laboratory instruments), 339112 (surgical and medical instruments), and 334510 (electromedical apparatus), with additional emphasis on facility maintenance under 811219. Upshaw’s expertise lies in acquiring precision diagnostic tools, sterilization-compatible surgical equipment, and integrated lab analytics systems, demonstrating deep technical fluency in medical device procurement and clinical infrastructure modernization.