Robert (Dustan) Arabie

Robert (Dustan) Arabie serves as a Contract Specialist with the 256-NETWORK Contract Office 16 (36C256) under the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he plays a pivotal role in executing procurements that sustain and modernize VA healthcare infrastructure. He manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for critical medical equipment, facility construction, and precision maintenance services, ensuring that VA hospitals, clinics, and residential care facilities receive mission-critical resources aligned with federal contracting regulations. His work directly supports the agency’s mandate to deliver high-quality, accessible care to veterans through reliable, compliant, and timely contract actions. Arabie maintains consistent procurement relationships with key 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 focus on specialized vendors capable of delivering surgical instrumentation, electromedical system maintenance, and commercial/institutional construction services. His contracting approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical capability, and performance accountability, fostering long-term collaborations with firms that demonstrate proven expertise in VA-specific environments. His procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) set-asides, accounting for 34.1% of awards, alongside a significant portion of open competitions under no set-aside (61.4%). While total small business set-asides represent 4.5%, his pattern demonstrates a deliberate and structured commitment to socioeconomic programs, particularly prioritizing veteran-owned enterprises while maintaining competitive integrity in complex procurements. Arabie’s technical focus centers on NAICS 339112 (surgical and medical instrument manufacturing) and 236220 (commercial and institutional building construction), each representing 15.9% of his portfolio. He also regularly procures services under 811210 (electronic equipment repair and maintenance) and 541330 (engineering services), demonstrating deep domain expertise in medical device lifecycle support and facility modernization. His work ensures VA facilities remain equipped with compliant, high-performance infrastructure and instrumentation essential to veteran healthcare delivery.