Tywanna Sparks

Tywanna Sparks serves as a primary contracting professional within the 255-NETWORK Contract Office 15 (36C255) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, overseeing the acquisition of critical medical infrastructure and clinical equipment essential to veteran healthcare delivery. Responsible for managing complex procurement cycles, Sparks ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing the agency’s mission to modernize VA medical facilities and maintain operational readiness. Her portfolio centers on surgical and diagnostic devices, medical supply systems, and facility-upgrade technical services, requiring deep familiarity with clinical procurement standards and lifecycle management of healthcare assets. Sparks maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including JETT’S SPECIALTY CONTRACTING, LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, HIGHLANDS DEVELOPMENT LLC, RISE COMPANIES, LLC, and MEDICONE MEDICAL RESPONSE OF TENNESSEE, INC. These partnerships reflect a balanced approach to contracting, combining established vendors with specialized service providers capable of delivering construction, medical response, and equipment integration services in high-acuity VA environments. Her procurement strategy prioritizes reliability, technical capability, and timely delivery across geographically dispersed medical centers. A strong advocate for socioeconomic inclusion, Sparks consistently applies service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) set-asides, reflecting a nearly 18.4% preference, alongside a robust 20.4% total small business set-aside rate. While the majority of awards remain open to general competition, her contracting patterns demonstrate intentional support for veteran-owned and small business enterprises aligned with VA’s mission of veteran empowerment. Her technical focus is anchored in NAICS 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) and 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing), indicating deep expertise in procuring precision medical devices, sterilization equipment, and clinical supply chains. She also engages with medical wholesaling and specialized personal services, underscoring a comprehensive command over the full spectrum of healthcare procurement—from manufacturing to deployment—in mission-critical VA healthcare settings.