Stephanie Luniewski

Donald Kalivoda serves as a contracting officer within the 244-NETWORK Contract Office 4 (36C244) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, responsible for managing complex construction and infrastructure acquisitions critical to modernizing VA healthcare facilities. He oversees the procurement of commercial and institutional building construction services to support VA medical centers and outpatient clinics, ensuring that facility upgrades align with clinical operational needs and federal building standards. His portfolio emphasizes mission-critical infrastructure projects that enhance patient care environments, including renovations, expansions, and utility system upgrades essential to sustaining VA’s national healthcare delivery network. Kalivoda maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including RLS Construction Group, LLC and Hamhed LLC, both of which specialize in healthcare facility construction and renovation. He also collaborates with specialized vendors such as Trans-Med Ambulance Inc. and Exelan Pharmaceuticals Inc., reflecting a diverse but focused vendor base that supports both physical infrastructure and ancillary healthcare services. His contracting approach prioritizes reliability, regulatory compliance, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term partnerships with contractors who demonstrate proven expertise in VA-specific construction protocols and clinical environment requirements. A strong advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Kalivoda consistently prioritizes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, which account for two-thirds of his award activity. This reflects a deliberate strategy to empower veteran-owned enterprises and align with VA’s statutory mandates to increase opportunities for veterans in federal contracting. His pattern of awarding contracts under SDVOSB and no-set-aside categories demonstrates a balanced yet mission-driven approach to small business participation. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), where he manages full-cycle construction acquisitions—from design-build solicitations to performance evaluations—tailored to the unique demands of healthcare facilities. He also handles NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) for site access and infrastructure improvements, showcasing technical expertise in facility integration, ADA compliance, and medical-grade construction standards.