Sara M Hanson

Sara Hanson serves as a Contracting Officer for Network Contract Office 23 (36C263) within the Department of Veterans Affairs, where she plays a pivotal role in securing critical medical equipment, surgical supplies, and facility infrastructure essential to VA healthcare delivery nationwide. She manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR and VA-specific acquisition policies. Her portfolio centers on high-stakes, mission-critical acquisitions that directly support clinical readiness, diagnostic capabilities, and the modernization of VA medical facilities, with a focus on ensuring veterans receive timely access to advanced therapeutic and surgical technologies. Hanson maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors, including BZ Construction and Development LLC, Highlands Enterprises LLC, Abbott Laboratories Inc., Primary Care Solutions Inc., and Pedersen & Rangel. These partnerships reflect a blend of large-capacity manufacturers, specialized medical suppliers, and facility infrastructure providers with proven track records in delivering compliant, high-quality solutions under tight operational timelines. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and vendor accountability, fostering long-term, trust-based relationships grounded in regulatory rigor and mission alignment. Her procurement patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 91.5% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. While small business participation remains secondary, she actively supports Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides at 2.4%, reflecting a targeted commitment to veteran-owned enterprises within the broader federal contracting ecosystem. Her approach prioritizes mission effectiveness over socioeconomic quotas, while still ensuring equitable opportunities for qualified small businesses. Hanson’s technical expertise is concentrated in NAICS categories related to surgical and medical instrument manufacturing (339112), surgical appliance and supplies (339113), dental equipment (339114), and electromedical apparatus (334510). She routinely procures diagnostic imaging components, sterile surgical kits, dental treatment systems, and institutional furniture tailored to clinical environments, demonstrating deep familiarity with FDA-regulated medical devices and healthcare facility standards.