Ricky Bond

Ricky Bond serves as a Contract Specialist within the 252-NETWORK Contract Office 12 (36C252) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he plays a pivotal role in executing acquisitions that sustain and modernize the physical and technological infrastructure underpinning veteran healthcare delivery. His portfolio centers on professional services, facility construction, and medical equipment procurement, ensuring VA medical centers operate in safe, compliant, and technologically advanced environments. Bond manages the full lifecycle of contracts—from market research and solicitation development to award and administration—focusing on complex, high-stakes procurements that align with VA’s strategic infrastructure modernization goals. He maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors, including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, EXELAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC, KOFFEL MEDICAL SUPPLY INC, ADVANCED IMAGING MANAGEMENT, LLC, and TROOP CONTRACTING INC. These partnerships reflect a balanced mix of construction, pharmaceutical supply, medical imaging, and specialized contracting services, indicating a preference for vendors with proven capabilities in delivering mission-critical solutions under stringent federal compliance standards. Bond’s approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and robust vendor accountability to ensure service quality and operational continuity. A strong advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Bond prioritizes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, which account for nearly half of his awards, reflecting a deep alignment with VA’s mission to support veteran entrepreneurs. He also routinely utilizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small businesses while maintaining competitive rigor in sourcing. His procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 541310 (Architectural Services) and 541330 (Engineering Services), underscoring expertise in facility design, structural upgrades, and technical consulting. He also frequently procures environmental consulting, commercial construction, and specialized technical services, indicating a technical domain proficiency in healthcare infrastructure planning and implementation.