Shavokie Gibson

Shavokie Gibson serves as a Contracting Officer with the Network Contract Office 23 (36C263) under the Department of Veterans Affairs, where they oversee the acquisition of critical medical equipment, surgical supplies, and healthcare infrastructure essential to sustaining VA clinical operations nationwide. Responsible for full lifecycle contract management—from market research and solicitation to award and administration—Gibson ensures procurement activities align with federal regulations and VA’s mission to deliver advanced, equitable care to veterans. Their portfolio centers on high-impact medical technologies, including diagnostic and therapeutic devices, laboratory instrumentation, and surgical appliances, requiring deep technical expertise and strict compliance with FAR and VA acquisition policies. Gibson maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of vendors, including Abbott Laboratories Inc., Primary Care Solutions Inc., BZ Construction and Development LLC, Highlands Enterprises LLC, and Pedersen & Rangel. These partnerships span medical device manufacturing, facility modernization, and clinical supply chain services, reflecting a balanced mix of large-capability prime contractors and specialized small businesses. Their procurement approach emphasizes reliability, technical compliance, and long-term operational support, fostering collaborative vendor engagement to meet evolving clinical needs. A strong advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Gibson consistently prioritizes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, which account for over 31% of awards, alongside Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 at nearly 30%. This reflects a deliberate strategy to empower veteran-owned enterprises and enhance small business participation in VA’s mission-critical supply chain, while maintaining competitive integrity through non-set-aside procurements when appropriate. Gibson’s technical focus lies primarily in NAICS 334510 (electromedical equipment), 334516 (analytical laboratory instruments), and 339112–339113 (surgical instruments and supplies), demonstrating specialized expertise in procuring complex medical technologies used in diagnostics, therapy, and surgical care. Their domain knowledge ensures acquisitions meet clinical standards, regulatory requirements, and interoperability needs across VA’s national healthcare network.