Shannon Hodgson

Shannon Hodgson serves as a secondary procurement specialist within the 257-NETWORK Contract Office 17 (36C257) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, supporting the acquisition of critical medical infrastructure and diagnostic technologies essential to veteran healthcare delivery. While not the lead contracting officer, Hodgson plays a vital role in executing complex procurements for electromedical devices, surgical instrumentation, in-vitro diagnostic systems, and facility maintenance services. Their work ensures operational readiness across VA medical campuses by facilitating timely and compliant acquisitions aligned with federal procurement regulations and VA clinical priorities. Hodgson maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Primary Care Solutions Inc., Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, VetPride Services, Inc., McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, and Cepheid. These partnerships span clinical diagnostics, laboratory analytics, facility construction, and precision equipment maintenance, reflecting a diversified vendor ecosystem. Hodgson collaborates closely with both large industry leaders and specialized small businesses to ensure technical alignment, supply chain reliability, and regulatory compliance across high-stakes healthcare procurement actions. Their contracting patterns demonstrate a balanced approach to socioeconomic set-asides, with nearly half of acquisitions conducted as unrestricted competitions, while a significant portion—22.6%—is reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses and total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate commitment to expanding veteran-owned enterprise participation in VA supply chains without compromising mission-critical performance standards. Hodgson’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 334510 (electromedical apparatus), 339112 (surgical instruments), and 811210 (precision equipment repair), with additional emphasis on security systems services and industrial gas supply. Their expertise lies in acquiring advanced diagnostic and surgical technologies, ensuring that VA facilities maintain cutting-edge capabilities in patient care, laboratory analytics, and biomedical equipment lifecycle management.