Sherry Holmes

Sherry Holmes serves as a key procurement lead within the 246-NETWORK Contracting Office 6 (36C246) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, responsible for managing complex acquisitions that sustain and modernize clinical infrastructure supporting Veterans Health Administration facilities. Her portfolio centers on procuring surgical and medical instrumentation, facility electrical systems, and specialized maintenance services critical to operational readiness. She ensures alignment with VA’s mission to deliver high-quality, technologically advanced care by executing strategic sourcing for mission-critical equipment and support services that directly impact patient safety and clinical outcomes. Holmes maintains established relationships with leading medical technology and infrastructure providers, including Roche Diagnostics Corporation, Cepheid, and Progenics Pharmaceuticals, reflecting a preference for proven suppliers of diagnostic, surgical, and pharmaceutical support systems. She also collaborates with specialized service vendors such as Reliance Medical Transport and Southeastern Industrial Barlovento JV-2, LLC, indicating a balanced approach between high-tech medical procurement and facility-level maintenance contracting. Her working relationships are characterized by consistent, repeat engagement with vendors who demonstrate reliability, regulatory compliance, and technical expertise in highly regulated healthcare environments. Her contracting patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 75% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, yet she maintains a deliberate 25% commitment to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, reflecting VA’s statutory priorities and her active support for veteran-led enterprises. This balance underscores a strategic approach that prioritizes both market competitiveness and socioeconomic goals within federal procurement frameworks. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 811219 (Medical and Diagnostic Laboratory Services), 238210 (Electrical Contractors), and 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing), demonstrating deep expertise in procuring diagnostic equipment, facility electrical upgrades, and precision medical devices. She consistently sources technically complex, FDA-regulated, and healthcare-certified products, positioning her as a specialist in mission-critical healthcare infrastructure procurement.