Richard Amodeo

Richard Amodeo serves as a Contract Specialist within the 242-NETWORK Contract Office 02 (36C242) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he plays a pivotal role in executing complex procurement actions to support the modernization of veteran healthcare infrastructure. He manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for specialized surgical and medical instrumentation, ensuring compliance with federal regulations while aligning procurements with the VA’s mission to deliver safe, technologically advanced clinical environments. His portfolio consists primarily of firm-fixed-price and performance-based contracts for high-precision medical devices and related support services critical to operating-room functionality and patient care. Amodeo maintains established working relationships with a core group of contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, SAWTOOTH CONSTRUCTION JV II LLC, ASSISTED TRANSPORTATION CORP, and J & J MECHANICAL AND CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC. These partnerships reflect a consistent focus on vendors capable of delivering specialized medical equipment, facility integration services, and technical support under stringent federal quality and safety standards. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical compliance, and performance accountability, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in clear deliverables and rigorous oversight. Notably, Amodeo’s procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on selecting the most technically qualified offerors regardless of socioeconomic status, prioritizing capability and compliance over set-aside preferences. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in his portfolio, his contracting decisions remain fully compliant with all applicable socioeconomic regulations. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 339112—Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing—where he specializes in acquiring advanced clinical devices such as surgical robotics, diagnostic imaging components, sterilization systems, and integrated medical hardware. His domain expertise lies in the technical evaluation of medical device specifications, regulatory certifications, and lifecycle support requirements essential to VA medical center operations.