Xochi Valdivia

Xochi Valdivia serves as a Contracting Officer within the 258-Network Contract Office (36C258) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, where she plays a pivotal role in acquiring critical healthcare infrastructure and operational support services essential to veteran care delivery. Her portfolio encompasses the procurement of electromedical equipment, surgical instruments, facility upgrades, and specialized maintenance services for VA medical centers nationwide. She ensures acquisitions align with VA’s mission to modernize clinical environments through technologically advanced, reliable, and compliant solutions, applying rigorous FAR and VA acquisition policies to deliver mission-critical capabilities on time and within regulatory standards. Valdivia collaborates with a diverse array of vendors, including small businesses, specialized medical equipment suppliers, and technical service providers, fostering partnerships that prioritize innovation, reliability, and compliance. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, her contracting patterns reflect a preference for agile, qualified vendors capable of supporting complex healthcare environments—particularly those with expertise in medical device maintenance, facility construction, and custom software integration for clinical systems. Her set-aside preferences demonstrate a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly 43% of her awards directed toward small business and service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concerns. The predominance of total small business set-asides and SDVOSB preferences underscores her dedication to expanding veteran-owned and minority-owned business participation in VA’s healthcare supply chain, consistent with federal mandates and VA’s broader inclusion goals. Valdivia’s primary NAICS focus areas include Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair (811310), Building Construction (236220), Custom Computer Programming (541511), and Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517), reflecting her technical expertise in procuring medical equipment, facility modernization, and health IT systems. She routinely manages acquisitions for surgical support systems, clinical facility renovations, and specialized medical device maintenance, demonstrating deep domain knowledge in healthcare infrastructure procurement and operational readiness.