01 / Contracting Office Profile
256-Network Contract Office 16 (36C256) Federal Contracts and Spending
Office code 36C256
256-Network Contract Office 16 (36C256) is a federal contracting office within VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF. This profile shows the office’s purchasing scale, incumbent vendors, market classifications, competition, and recent contract activity.
02 / Market Size
256-Network Contract Office 16 (36C256) contract market at a glance
Net obligations, purchasing activity, and supplier participation measured consistently across FY 2019–FY 2025.
Across FY 2019–FY 2025, 256-Network Contract Office 16 (36C256) accounts for 1.1% of its parent agency’s net contract obligations. Net obligations include positive obligations and later deobligations recorded during the same period.
03 / Spending Trend
256-Network Contract Office 16 (36C256) contract spending by year
Annual net obligations for FY 2019–FY 2025 show whether the office’s recorded contract market is growing or contracting. Actions and vendors indicate whether that change reflects broader purchasing activity or a smaller number of large transactions.
Total obligations$594.35M
FY 2025ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $594.35M | 5,250 | 1,115 | +11.9% |
| FY 2024 | $531.14M | 5,538 | 1,199 | −11.2% |
| FY 2023 | $598.45M | 5,587 | 1,256 | +10.8% |
| FY 2022 | $540.29M | 5,818 | 1,240 | +5.6% |
| FY 2021 | $511.88M | 5,342 | 1,263 | −18.7% |
| FY 2020 | $629.60M | 5,316 | 1,232 | −0.8% |
| FY 2019 | $634.99M | 5,931 | 1,261 | — |
04 / Buying Hierarchy
Where does 256-Network Contract Office 16 (36C256) sit in the federal buying structure?
The office executes procurement within a contracting agency, which belongs to a federal department. Follow either profile to compare this office with the broader organizations directing and funding its activity.
| Organization level | Organization | Code | Explore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contracting agency | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | View agency profile |
| Federal department | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | View department profile |
05 / Top NAICS Industries
Which industries receive the most 256-Network Contract Office 16 (36C256) contract spending?
NAICS industries ranked by recorded obligations show where this office’s contract demand is concentrated and how many actions and vendors participate in each market.
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Office share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 623110 | NURSING CARE FACILITIES (SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES) | $409.01M | 1,260 | 148 | 10.1% |
| 325412 | PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATION MANUFACTURING | $405.42M | 544 | 64 | 10.0% |
| 236220 | COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | $391.88M | 1,028 | 80 | 9.7% |
| 339112 | SURGICAL AND MEDICAL INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING | $307.34M | 5,142 | 622 | 7.6% |
| 339113 | SURGICAL APPLIANCE AND SUPPLIES MANUFACTURING | $239.31M | 7,239 | 515 | 5.9% |
| 561320 | TEMPORARY HELP SERVICES | $217.21M | 717 | 58 | 5.4% |
| 621498 | ALL OTHER OUTPATIENT CARE CENTERS | $195.83M | 301 | 9 | 4.8% |
| 334516 | ANALYTICAL LABORATORY INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING | $147.64M | 3,038 | 104 | 3.7% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $87.37M | 801 | 93 | 2.2% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $79.88M | 553 | 48 | 2.0% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does 256-Network Contract Office 16 (36C256) buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this office.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Office share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6515 | MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES | $747.37M | 13,623 | 985 | 18.5% |
| Q402 | MEDICAL- NURSING HOME CARE CONTRACTS | $404.16M | 1,230 | 143 | 10.0% |
| 6505 | DRUGS AND BIOLOGICALS | $375.11M | 289 | 53 | 9.3% |
| Q201 | MEDICAL- GENERAL HEALTH CARE | $238.66M | 420 | 27 | 5.9% |
| J065 | MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES | $183.38M | 2,846 | 270 | 4.5% |
| Y1DA | CONSTRUCTION OF HOSPITALS AND INFIRMARIES | $151.84M | 318 | 38 | 3.8% |
| Q401 | MEDICAL- NURSING | $104.80M | 156 | 14 | 2.6% |
| 6630 | CHEMICAL ANALYSIS INSTRUMENTS | $94.81M | 2,079 | 35 | 2.3% |
| Z1DA | MAINTENANCE OF HOSPITALS AND INFIRMARIES | $93.77M | 240 | 47 | 2.3% |
| Q509 | MEDICAL- INTERNAL MEDICINE | $76.41M | 321 | 16 | 1.9% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most 256-Network Contract Office 16 (36C256) obligations?
Vendors are ranked by recorded obligations to show the office’s leading incumbents, their share of spending, purchasing activity, and primary NAICS and PSC markets.
| Vendor | Obligations | Awards / actions | Share | Primary NAICS / PSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCKESSON CORPORATION | $350.95M | 8 | 8.7% | NAICS 325412 · PSC 6505 |
| ROTECH HEALTHCARE INC. | $90.56M | 436 | 2.2% | NAICS 621610 · PSC 6515 |
| VALOR HEALTHCARE, INC. | $82.58M | 124 | 2.0% | NAICS 621498 · PSC Q201 |
| BECKMAN COULTER, INC. | $81.34M | 1,166 | 2.0% | NAICS 334516 · PSC 6630 |
| OLYMPUS AMERICA INC. | $62.94M | 329 | 1.6% | NAICS 339113 · PSC 6515 |
| CRASSOCIATES, INC. | $62.10M | 124 | 1.5% | NAICS 621498 · PSC Q201 |
| VENERGY GROUP, LLC | $61.11M | 235 | 1.5% | NAICS 238220 · PSC Y1DA |
| SOLVET SERVICES, LLC | $51.33M | 49 | 1.3% | NAICS 561320 · PSC Q401 |
| LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA | $45.86M | 243 | 1.1% | NAICS 621511 · PSC Q301 |
| BRISTON CONSTRUCTION, LLC | $39.72M | 74 | 1.0% | NAICS 236220 · PSC Y1DA |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does 256-Network Contract Office 16 (36C256) award contract work?
Competition, small-business participation, set-asides, transaction size, and action types provide a compact view of how the office structures its recorded contract activity.
Competition rate 91.6%
Small-business share 3.9%
Set-aside share 45.7%
Average action value $104.2K
Largest recorded action $85.58M
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did 256-Network Contract Office 16 (36C256) award most recently in FY 2019–FY 2025?
The latest recorded contract actions inside this profile’s closed fiscal-year window connect award activity with the vendors, markets, agencies, and offices shown above.
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | PSC | Contracting agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36C25625F0262 | SYMMETRY ENERGY SOLUTIONS LLC | Sep 30, 2025 | $0 | 211130 | S111 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF 256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256) |
| 36C25622P0022 | ELEVATED TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | Sep 30, 2025 | $0 | 238290 | J072 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF 256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256) |
| 36C25625N1040 | APOGEE CONSULTING GROUP, P.A. | Sep 30, 2025 | $32.0K | 541330 | C1DA | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF 256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256) |
| 36C25621P0053 | ELEKTA, INC. | Sep 30, 2025 | $0 | 811219 | J065 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF 256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256) |
| 36C25621P0062 | DEEP SOUTH PHYSICS PLLC | Sep 30, 2025 | $0 | 541690 | H265 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF 256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256) |
| 36C25621F0023 | SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC. | Sep 30, 2025 | $0 | 561210 | J065 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF 256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256) |
10 / Interpreting the Profile
What does this contract market mean for a supplier?
This profile combines spending scale, the buying hierarchy, incumbent vendors, market classifications, and competition indicators. Read them together before deciding whether 256-Network Contract Office 16 (36C256) represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$4.04B in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 38,782 contract actions and an average action value of $104.2K to understand purchasing frequency and transaction size.
Follow the actual buyers
This office sits within VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF and VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF. Use that hierarchy to understand who directs its mission and how its purchasing compares with the broader organization.
Do not confuse scale with access
A large historical total does not mean the same amount is currently open for competition. Use the 91.6% competition rate, set-aside share, recent awards, and current opportunities to estimate what may actually be addressable.
Test market fit and incumbency
Compare leading vendors with NAICS 623110 and PSC 6515. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.