Stephen.Mancuso

Stephen Mancuso serves as a Contracting Officer for the 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248) under the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he leads the acquisition of critical facility infrastructure and medical support services essential to sustaining and modernizing VA healthcare facilities. His portfolio encompasses construction, renovation, and maintenance contracts for surgical instrumentation, diagnostic equipment, and building systems—including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and site preparation—ensuring VA medical centers remain safe, compliant, and technologically advanced. Mancuso operates as a primary contracting authority, managing the full lifecycle of solicitations, evaluations, negotiations, and award actions under FAR and VA-specific acquisition policies. He maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including BLUE CORD DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION, LLC, P.D.S. CONSULTANTS, INC., CAVU CONSULTING LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, and PARAMOUNT CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established firms with demonstrated expertise in commercial and institutional construction, specialized trades, and facility modernization. Mancuso fosters collaborative, performance-based contracting environments that emphasize quality control, schedule adherence, and compliance with VA facility standards. His procurement strategy prioritizes socioeconomic goals, with nearly 44% of awards designated for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), reflecting a strong commitment to veteran-owned enterprise. While the majority of acquisitions are open to full and open competition, he actively leverages small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring robust participation from small and veteran-owned firms aligned with VA’s mission of veteran empowerment. Mancuso’s technical focus centers on NAICS codes 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), 238210 (Electrical Contractors), and 339950 (Sign Manufacturing), indicating deep expertise in facility upgrades, utility system integration, and compliance-driven signage. His acquisitions consistently support the operational readiness of VA medical campuses through specialized construction, maintenance, and equipment procurement, reinforcing the agency’s commitment to delivering world-class care through mission-critical infrastructure.