Ryan James

Ryan James serves as a Contract Specialist within the 247-NETWORK Contract Office 7 (36C247) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to modernize veteran healthcare infrastructure. He specializes in the procurement of engineering services that support clinical facility upgrades, medical equipment integration, and specialized maintenance systems essential to safe and technologically advanced care environments. His portfolio consistently focuses on complex, performance-based contracts requiring technical oversight and compliance with federal acquisition regulations, ensuring that VA facilities remain equipped with reliable, up-to-date systems that meet the unique needs of veteran populations. Ryan maintains strategic working relationships with a select group of prime contractors, including Birmingham Industrial Construction, LLC, Excelsior Ambulance Service Inc, Transox Inc, Vascular Radiology Associates II, and Veterans Service Solutions LLC. These partnerships are characterized by long-term collaboration on specialized infrastructure and clinical support services, often involving design-build, maintenance, and technical consulting deliverables. His contracting approach emphasizes performance metrics, lifecycle cost analysis, and rigorous contractor accountability to ensure operational continuity across VA medical centers. A defining feature of Ryan’s procurement strategy is his exclusive use of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, reflecting a deep institutional commitment to veteran economic empowerment. Every acquisition under his purview is structured to prioritize SDVOSB participation, aligning with VA’s statutory mandates and fostering a contracting ecosystem rooted in veteran-owned enterprise development. His technical focus is narrowly concentrated on NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), where he procures specialized engineering solutions for clinical facility modernization, medical system integration, and infrastructure resilience. This includes mechanical, electrical, and biomedical engineering services tailored to healthcare environments, demonstrating his expertise in complex, regulated technical domains critical to VA’s operational mission.