Steve W Bauer

Steve W. Bauer serves as a Contract Specialist with the 250-NETWORK Contract Office 10 (36C250) under the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he plays a pivotal role in procuring critical medical and facility infrastructure to support veteran healthcare delivery. He manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for precision surgical instruments, electromedical devices, diagnostic systems, and technical support services essential to modernizing VA clinical environments. His work ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement strategy with the agency’s mission to deliver high-quality, safe, and technologically advanced care to veterans. Bauer maintains consistent contracting relationships with key vendors including WSSA LLC, OHIO AMBULANCE SOLUTIONS, LLC, INTEGRATED MAINTENANCE AND BUS SERVICES LLC, MGI, INC., and PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS INC., reflecting a balanced portfolio of large and small business partners. His working relationships emphasize performance-based contracting, long-term service agreements, and technical compliance for complex medical and facility support systems. He frequently engages contractors with specialized expertise in medical device manufacturing, pharmaceutical preparation, and facility maintenance services to meet mission-critical operational needs. While the majority of his acquisitions are conducted under open competition (75%), Bauer demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic programs, with over 25% of awards directed toward small business set-asides—particularly Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) contracts. His contracting patterns reflect VA’s priority to empower veteran-owned enterprises while maintaining competitive rigor and regulatory compliance. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) and 334510 (Electromedical Apparatus Manufacturing), with significant activity in pharmaceutical preparation (325412) and surgical supplies (339113). This technical specialization underscores his expertise in acquiring high-precision, regulated medical equipment and integrated clinical support systems critical to VA’s healthcare delivery infrastructure.