Tyrone Whalen

Tyrone Whalen serves as a contracting professional within the 260-NETWORK Contract Office 20 (36C260) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he plays a pivotal role in securing critical medical and facility support services essential to veteran healthcare delivery. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of procurements for surgical instruments, electromedical devices, in-vitro diagnostic systems, and infrastructure-related services that maintain and modernize clinical environments. He routinely handles complex acquisitions under FAR Part 15, balancing technical requirements with regulatory compliance to ensure timely deployment of mission-critical capabilities across VA medical centers. Whalen maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including Stafford Consulting Company, Inc., Skytek LLC, McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, Metro West Ambulance Service, Inc., and Salmon Group Inc. These partnerships reflect a strategic alignment with vendors capable of delivering specialized medical equipment, facility construction, security systems, and emergency medical transport services. His procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical proficiency, and performance history, fostering long-term collaborations that support operational continuity and clinical readiness. While the majority of his acquisitions—86.1%—are conducted without set-asides, Whalen demonstrates targeted support for socioeconomic programs, particularly through Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides at 8.3% and Total Small Business Set-Asides at 5.6%. This reflects a deliberate effort to leverage veteran-owned enterprises while maintaining flexibility for mission-critical needs requiring specialized capabilities not always available within small business pools. His procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 561730 (Landscaping Services), 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing), 812210 (Funeral Homes and Funeral Services), 561621 (Security Systems Services), and 621610 (Home Health Care Services). This diverse portfolio underscores his expertise in procuring both clinical and ancillary support services that sustain the full spectrum of veteran care, from surgical readiness to facility maintenance and end-of-life services.