Samantha Cahill

Sam Cahill serves as a Contracting Officer for the 246-NETWORK Contracting Office 6 (36C246) within the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he leads the acquisition of critical infrastructure and support services essential to maintaining and modernizing Veterans Health Administration facilities. His portfolio centers on the procurement of commercial and institutional building construction, architectural design, and engineering services that directly enhance clinical environments and operational readiness. Cahill manages full lifecycle contracts—from market research and solicitation to award and performance oversight—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the VA’s mission to deliver safe, accessible, and technologically advanced care to veterans. Cahill maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Cepheid, Roche Diagnostics Corporation, Reliance Medical Transport, LLC, and Southeastern Industrial Barlovento JV-2, LLC, reflecting a focus on high-reliability medical diagnostics, transportation logistics, and facility construction. His procurement patterns emphasize long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance history, technical capability, and regulatory compliance, particularly for mission-critical infrastructure and medical support systems requiring stringent quality controls and timely delivery. A strong advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Cahill prioritizes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, directing approximately 60% of his awards to these firms. This commitment reflects the VA’s mandate to empower veteran entrepreneurs and ensures that procurement opportunities directly benefit the veteran community. His contracting approach integrates SDVOSB participation as a strategic priority, complemented by a balanced use of open competitions where appropriate. His primary technical focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with significant activity in roofing, structural upgrades, and facility modernization. He also routinely procures architectural and engineering services to support renovation projects, demonstrating expertise in integrated facility lifecycle management. Cahill’s work ensures that VA healthcare campuses remain compliant, resilient, and optimized for the delivery of high-quality veteran care.