Tiera Sims

Tiera T. Sims serves as a Contracting Officer for the 250-NETWORK Contract Office 10 (36C250) within the Department of Veterans Affairs, where she leads the acquisition of critical medical equipment, facility infrastructure, and technical support systems essential to veteran healthcare delivery. Her portfolio centers on procuring precision surgical instruments, electromedical devices, diagnostic systems, and maintenance services that ensure the operational readiness of VA medical facilities. As a primary contracting officer, she manages full lifecycle acquisitions—from market research and solicitation to award and contract administration—ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and VA-specific mission priorities. Sims maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including WSSA LLC, OHIO AMBULANCE SOLUTIONS, LLC, INTEGRATED MAINTENANCE AND BUS SERVICES LLC, MGI, INC., and PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS INC., reflecting a mix of large-capability vendors and specialized suppliers in medical technology and facility services. Her procurement patterns emphasize performance-based contracting and long-term service agreements, particularly for maintenance and calibration of complex electromedical systems, fostering reliable vendor partnerships grounded in technical competency and regulatory compliance. While the majority of her acquisitions are unrestricted (82.3%), Sims demonstrates a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic programs, with a notable focus on Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides (7.1%) and Total Small Business Set-Asides (10.6%). She actively leverages VA’s SDVOSB verification tools and prioritizes vendor certifications to enhance veteran-owned business participation in mission-critical procurements. Her technical expertise is concentrated in NAICS 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) and 334510 (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing), reflecting deep specialization in procuring surgical tools, diagnostic imaging components, and laboratory instrumentation. She regularly engages with manufacturers and service providers capable of meeting stringent FDA and ANSI/IEC standards, ensuring that all acquired equipment supports clinical safety, accuracy, and regulatory compliance in VA healthcare environments.