Sandra Norton

Sandra M. Norton serves as a key procurement professional within the 257-NETWORK Contract Office 17 (36C257) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, where she facilitates the acquisition of critical medical infrastructure and diagnostic technologies essential to veteran healthcare delivery. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of contracts for electromedical devices, in-vitro diagnostic systems, surgical instrumentation, and facility maintenance services, ensuring operational readiness across VA medical campuses. Norton’s work directly supports the agency’s mission to sustain high-quality clinical environments through timely, compliant, and mission-aligned procurement actions. She maintains enduring relationships with principal contractors including Primary Care Solutions Inc., Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, VetPride Services, Inc., McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, and Cepheid, reflecting a balanced portfolio of clinical diagnostics, laboratory analytics, and facility infrastructure support. Her contracting patterns demonstrate consistent collaboration with both large-capacity providers and specialized vendors capable of delivering complex, regulated healthcare solutions under strict federal compliance standards. Norton exhibits a pronounced commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 63% of her awards designated for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB), underscoring a strategic alignment with VA’s veteran-centric procurement goals. An additional 9.1% of her portfolio is set aside for total small business participation under FAR 19.5, reinforcing a robust framework for inclusive contracting and veteran economic empowerment. Her technical focus centers on NAICS codes 811219 (other commercial and industrial machinery repair) and 561720 (janitorial services), alongside significant activity in water systems, computer training, and telecommunications support. This reflects a multidisciplinary procurement profile that integrates clinical, environmental, and operational needs—demonstrating expertise in managing diverse, mission-critical services that underpin the functional integrity of VA healthcare facilities.