Sara Marsh

Sara Marsh serves as a Contract Specialist within the Network Contract Office 23 (36C263) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to support VA healthcare delivery systems nationwide. She manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for medical equipment, surgical supplies, and facility infrastructure, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning purchases with clinical readiness and operational safety standards. Her portfolio emphasizes complex, high-stakes contracts that directly impact veteran care, requiring deep technical understanding of medical and facility systems, as well as strategic negotiation and risk mitigation expertise. Sara maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including BZ Construction and Development LLC, Highlands Enterprises LLC, Abbott Laboratories Inc., Primary Care Solutions Inc., and Pedersen & Rangel. These partnerships span construction, medical device supply, and healthcare services, reflecting a balanced mix of large-capability vendors and specialized providers. Her approach prioritizes performance-based contracting, quality assurance protocols, and post-award oversight to ensure deliverables meet stringent VA clinical and safety benchmarks. A defining feature of Sara’s contracting pattern is her strong preference for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, which account for two-thirds of her awarded actions. This reflects a deliberate and sustained commitment to advancing socioeconomic goals within VA procurement, fostering opportunities for veteran-owned enterprises while maintaining rigorous standards for capability and reliability. She actively structures solicitations to maximize small business participation without compromising mission outcomes. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), where she procures design, systems integration, and facility engineering solutions, followed by NAICS 624221 (Temporary Shelters) for modular healthcare infrastructure and NAICS 519290 for digital health information services. This specialization demonstrates expertise in both physical and digital healthcare environments, ensuring the VA’s facilities and systems remain technologically current, safe, and capable of delivering high-quality veteran care.