Yasemin Akman-Lloyd

Yasemin Akman-Lloyd serves as a Contract Specialist within the 261-NETWORK Contract Office 21 (36C261) of the Department of Veterans Affairs, where she plays a critical role in executing complex procurements that sustain and modernize VA medical infrastructure and clinical capabilities. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for specialized medical equipment, surgical supplies, laboratory instruments, and facility-related systems, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and alignment with VA’s mission to deliver high-quality care to veterans. Her portfolio emphasizes technical, mission-critical contracts that support diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical services across VA healthcare facilities. Akman-Lloyd maintains longstanding relationships with key contractors including Abbott Laboratories Inc., Cynergy Professional Systems LLC, Integrated Trans Joint Venture LLC, Science Applications International Corporation, and McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC. These partnerships span high-precision medical device manufacturing, clinical systems integration, and facility construction services, reflecting a preference for established industry leaders with proven technical expertise and reliable performance histories. Her contracting approach prioritizes technical capability, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness over socioeconomic set-asides. Consistent with her office’s procurement strategy, Akman-Lloyd’s acquisitions are exclusively conducted under non-set-aside authorities, with 100% of her awards issued through full and open competition. This reflects a deliberate focus on maximizing technical quality and operational efficiency rather than socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the mission-critical nature of VA healthcare infrastructure needs. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) and 325412 (Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing), underscoring deep expertise in procuring clinical and laboratory-grade equipment. She also routinely manages contracts under 541512 and 541519 for IT systems supporting medical data integration and facility operations, demonstrating a multidisciplinary command of both biomedical and information technology domains essential to modern VA healthcare delivery.