Sarah Chrostowski

Sarah Chrostowski serves as a Contract Specialist within the 244-NETWORK Contract Office 4 (36C244) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, where she plays a critical role in executing procurements that sustain and modernize the VA’s clinical infrastructure. She manages complex acquisitions for high-precision medical equipment, surgical supplies, and facility-related systems essential to delivering high-quality care across VA medical centers and community-based outpatient clinics. Her portfolio is heavily focused on technical, regulated procurements requiring stringent compliance with federal acquisition regulations and clinical safety standards, ensuring that procurement outcomes directly support veteran healthcare delivery. Chrostowski maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized vendors, including Exelan Pharmaceuticals Inc., RLS Construction Group, LLC, and Trans-Med Ambulance Inc., among others. These partnerships reflect a focus on suppliers with proven expertise in medical device manufacturing, healthcare construction, and emergency medical transport services. Her contracting approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical capability, and adherence to FDA and OSHA standards, fostering long-term collaborations with contractors who demonstrate consistent performance and regulatory compliance. Her procurement patterns show a strong preference for full and open competition, with 93.9% of awards issued without set-asides, reflecting a mission-driven emphasis on access to the broadest possible pool of qualified suppliers. While small business participation is limited at 6.1%, it is strategically directed toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a measured but intentional commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising clinical procurement priorities. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing), which accounts for over 84% of her acquisitions, alongside significant activity in NAICS 334510 for electromedical and electrotherapeutic apparatus. She possesses deep expertise in procuring diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical instrumentation, ensuring VA facilities are equipped with cutting-edge, clinically validated technologies that meet the evolving needs of veteran patients.