Sylwia S Zak (CS)

Sylwia S. Zak, Contracting Specialist with Network Contract Office 19 (36C259) under the Department of Veterans Affairs, manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions critical to sustaining and modernizing VA healthcare infrastructure. She is responsible for executing full-cycle contracting actions for medical equipment, facility construction, and specialized maintenance services that directly support veteran care delivery. Her work ensures operational readiness of VA medical facilities through strategic procurement of electromedical devices, surgical instruments, clinical supplies, and building systems, aligning with the agency’s mission to provide safe, efficient, and accessible healthcare environments. Zak maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, CEPHEID, UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS, INCORPORATED, L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED, and ALL AMERICAN EXPRESS SOLUTIONS LLC. These partnerships span construction, diagnostic testing, clinical services, and facility support, reflecting a balanced mix of large and small business vendors. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, compliance with federal acquisition regulations, and long-term service reliability to meet the VA’s high standards for veteran-centric infrastructure. While the majority of her acquisitions are conducted as full and open competitions (81.1%), she demonstrates strong support for socioeconomic programs, particularly through Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides (17.0%), with modest but intentional use of 8(a) competed contracts (1.9%). This pattern underscores a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for veteran-owned and disadvantaged businesses within the VA supply chain. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 811219 (Other Building Equipment Contractors), with additional activity in medical laboratories and clinical support services. Zak’s expertise centers on facility modernization, electromechanical systems, and integrated healthcare support services, positioning her as a key enabler of VA’s physical infrastructure resilience and clinical operational continuity.