Scott Gifford

Scott Gifford serves as a Contract Specialist within the Network Contract Office 23 (36C263) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurement actions to support VA healthcare infrastructure and clinical operations. He specializes in the acquisition of commercial and institutional building construction services essential to maintaining and modernizing VA medical facilities nationwide. His responsibilities include developing solicitation documents, conducting market research, evaluating proposals, and managing contract awards in full compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Gifford’s work directly enables the delivery of safe, functional, and technologically advanced healthcare environments for veterans. Gifford maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of prime contractors, including BZ Construction and Development LLC, Highlands Enterprises LLC, Abbott Laboratories Inc., Primary Care Solutions Inc., and Pedersen & Rangel. These partnerships reflect a focus on firms with proven expertise in healthcare facility construction, medical equipment integration, and clinical support services. His contracting approach emphasizes collaboration with vendors who demonstrate strong performance histories, compliance with federal standards, and the capacity to deliver complex construction and medical infrastructure projects on schedule and within scope. Gifford exhibits a strong and exclusive commitment to socioeconomic contracting, directing 100% of his procurement actions toward Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides. This deliberate focus underscores the VA’s mission to prioritize veteran-owned enterprises and ensures that contracting opportunities directly benefit those who have served. His pattern of awarding contracts exclusively to SDVOSBs reflects a strategic alignment with federal mandates and a deep institutional dedication to veteran economic empowerment. His technical expertise centers on NAICS 236220 — Commercial and Institutional Building Construction — encompassing the planning, design, and execution of renovations, expansions, and new construction for VA medical centers, outpatient clinics, and support facilities. He specializes in procurements involving ADA-compliant infrastructure, infection-control-ready environments, and facility systems that support advanced medical technology integration, ensuring VA campuses meet the highest standards of safety, accessibility, and operational readiness.