Sangmi Kim

Sangmi Kim serves as a Contract Specialist with the 260-NETWORK Contract Office 20 (36C260) under the Department of Veterans Affairs, where she plays a pivotal role in procuring mission-critical medical and technical assets that directly support veteran healthcare delivery. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for surgical instruments, electromedical devices, in-vitro diagnostic systems, and precision laboratory equipment, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning purchases with clinical priorities. Her work is central to modernizing VA clinical environments and maintaining operational readiness across VA medical facilities. Kim maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including STAFFORD CONSULTING COMPANY, INC., SKYTEK LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, METRO WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE, INC., and SALMON GROUP INC., reflecting a balanced portfolio of technical services, facility support, and specialized medical supply vendors. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and vendor accountability, fostering long-term partnerships with firms capable of delivering high-reliability equipment and responsive maintenance services critical to clinical operations. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a strong preference for open competition, with 69.2% of awards issued without set-asides, yet she actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides (17.9%) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Asides (12.8%), reflecting a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic goals under FAR Part 19. This balance underscores her ability to meet urgent operational needs while advancing VA’s veteran-centric contracting priorities. Kim’s technical focus centers on NAICS categories including 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing), 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance), and 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), indicating deep expertise in procuring specialized medical hardware, diagnostic tools, and clinical support services. Her domain knowledge spans biomedical engineering, laboratory systems, and healthcare infrastructure, positioning her as a strategic procurement leader in VA’s clinical modernization efforts.