Shara L Ihrke

Shara L Ihrke serves as a key procurement lead within the Network Contract Office 23 (36C263) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, responsible for managing complex acquisitions that support clinical operations and facility modernization across the VA healthcare system. Her work centers on securing critical medical equipment, surgical supplies, and infrastructure solutions essential to delivering high-quality veteran care. She handles full lifecycle contracting actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and performance oversight—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and VA-specific clinical requirements. Her portfolio emphasizes technology-driven healthcare solutions and facility upgrades that enhance diagnostic accuracy, therapeutic efficacy, and operational safety in VA medical centers. Ihrke maintains consistent working relationships with a diverse set of contractors, including BZ Construction and Development LLC for facility infrastructure, Highlands Enterprises LLC for specialized support services, Abbott Laboratories Inc. for advanced medical devices, Primary Care Solutions Inc. for clinical supply chains, and Pedersen & Rangel for technical procurement consulting. These partnerships reflect a balanced approach between large-capability vendors and smaller, mission-aligned firms, with an emphasis on reliability, regulatory compliance, and responsiveness to clinical needs. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a strong commitment to socioeconomic programs, with equal emphasis on Total Small Business Set-Asides and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, each accounting for 40% and 20% of her awards respectively. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster veteran-owned enterprise participation while ensuring competitive, compliant sourcing. She actively leverages FAR 19.5 and SDVOSB verification protocols to maximize veteran economic opportunity. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 311511 (Fluid Milk Manufacturing), 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), and 334510 (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing), indicating a unique blend of logistical, IT, and biomedical procurement expertise. She specializes in acquiring diagnostic systems, clinical software platforms, and specialized medical instrumentation critical to modern VA healthcare delivery.