Shannon Taylor

Shannon Taylor serves as a key procurement professional within the 255-NETWORK Contract Office 15 (36C255) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, supporting the modernization and operational readiness of VA healthcare infrastructure. Responsible for managing complex acquisitions of medical equipment, facility upgrades, and technical support systems, Taylor ensures compliance with federal contracting regulations while advancing the agency’s mission to deliver high-quality care environments for veterans. Their portfolio includes procurements related to surgical devices, diagnostic systems, and facility infrastructure, often requiring coordination across clinical, engineering, and facilities management stakeholders to align acquisitions with VA’s strategic modernization goals. Taylor maintains active relationships with a diverse set of contractors, including JETT’S SPECIALTY CONTRACTING, LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, HIGHLANDS DEVELOPMENT LLC, RISE COMPANIES, LLC, and MEDICONE MEDICAL RESPONSE OF TENNESSEE, INC. These partnerships span construction, medical response services, and specialized facility support, reflecting a pattern of engaging both general contractors and niche providers with domain-specific expertise. Working relationships are characterized by consistent re-engagement and performance-based contract renewals, indicating a focus on reliability, compliance, and mission alignment. A strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting is evident in Taylor’s award patterns, with nearly half of procurements designated as Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, alongside significant use of total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to prioritize veteran-owned enterprises and promote equitable access to federal contracting opportunities, aligning with VA’s broader veteran-centric procurement ethos. The procurement focus centers on NAICS categories including 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing), with notable activity in 541850 (Display Advertising), 512110 (Motion Picture and Video Production), 333241 (Food Product Machinery), and 314120 (Curtain and Linen Mills). While some categories appear atypical for a medical facility office, they likely support ancillary needs such as wayfinding signage, training media, and facility furnishings—demonstrating a broad, integrated approach to healthcare environment procurement.