Sherry L Atkinson

Sherry Atkinson serves as a Contracting Officer within the 256-NETWORK Contract Office 16 (36C256) at the Department of Veterans Affairs, where she manages the acquisition of critical facility support services and specialized equipment essential to sustaining VA healthcare infrastructure. Her portfolio encompasses procurement activities for maintenance, logistics, and operational support services that directly enable the functionality of VA hospitals, clinics, and residential care facilities. She executes full lifecycle contracting actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and VA-specific mission requirements. Atkinson maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including VETMEDPROPERTY LLC, MILLBROOK SUPPORT SERVICES INC, SI PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LLC, BRISTON CONSTRUCTION, LLC, and 336 AT SOUTH MEDICAL LTD. These partnerships primarily involve service-based contracts for facility maintenance, medical equipment logistics, and operational support, reflecting a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in delivering mission-critical support under stringent regulatory environments. Her contracting approach emphasizes reliability, performance accountability, and long-term vendor collaboration. Her procurement patterns show a strong orientation toward open competition, with 88.2% of awards issued without set-aside designation, while maintaining a deliberate 11.8% focus on Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides. This reflects a balanced commitment to both operational efficiency and statutory obligations to support veteran-owned enterprises, aligning with VA’s broader socioeconomic goals. Atkinson’s primary NAICS focus areas include 561613 (Armored Car Services), 562111 (Solid Waste Collection), 811219 (Other Personal Services), 561421 (Telephone Answering Services), and 561990 (All Other Support Services), indicating expertise in procuring non-clinical but operationally vital services that underpin the daily function of VA medical facilities. Her technical domain expertise lies in integrating facility support systems with healthcare delivery environments to ensure uninterrupted veteran care.