Valeria Gutierrez

Valeria Gutierrez serves as a secondary procurement liaison within the 257-NETWORK Contract Office 17 (36C257) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, supporting the acquisition of mission-critical medical and facility infrastructure services. While not the primary contracting officer, she plays a vital role in facilitating contract execution, coordinating technical evaluations, and ensuring compliance with VA procurement protocols. Her work centers on the procurement of electromedical devices, in-vitro diagnostic systems, surgical instrumentation, and facility maintenance services essential to sustaining operational readiness across VA medical campuses. She collaborates closely with clinical and engineering stakeholders to align acquisition strategies with clinical needs and regulatory standards. Gutierrez maintains consistent working relationships with key vendors including Primary Care Solutions Inc., Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, VetPride Services, Inc., McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, and Optum Infusion Services 308, LLC. These partnerships span clinical diagnostics, specialty healthcare delivery, and facility modernization, reflecting a diverse vendor ecosystem that includes both large-capacity providers and specialized service firms. Her engagement pattern emphasizes long-term contract administration, performance monitoring, and post-award coordination to ensure service continuity and equipment reliability across VA healthcare networks. While no formal set-aside data is available, her procurement activities align with the VA’s broader mandate to prioritize socioeconomic programs, including service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs) and veteran-led enterprises. Her involvement in vendor selection and contract management suggests an implicit support for small business participation, particularly through subcontracting opportunities and task order allocations to firms with proven VA experience. Her technical focus lies in healthcare infrastructure and diagnostic procurement, with a strong emphasis on NAICS categories related to medical equipment manufacturing, clinical laboratory services, and construction management for healthcare facilities. She demonstrates deep familiarity with FDA-regulated devices, CLIA-compliant diagnostic systems, and federally compliant facility upgrades, positioning her as a key enabler of VA’s mission to deliver high-quality, technologically advanced care to veterans.