01 / Contracting Office Profile
257-Network Contract Office 17 (36C257) Federal Contracts and Spending
Office code 36C257
257-Network Contract Office 17 (36C257) 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
257-Network Contract Office 17 (36C257) contract market at a glance
Net obligations, purchasing activity, and supplier participation measured consistently across FY 2020–FY 2026.
Across FY 2020–FY 2026, 257-Network Contract Office 17 (36C257) accounts for 0.9% of its parent agency’s net contract obligations. Net obligations include positive obligations and later deobligations recorded during the same period.
03 / Spending Trend
257-Network Contract Office 17 (36C257) contract spending by year
Annual net obligations for FY 2020–FY 2026 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$598.28M
FY 2026ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $598.28M | 4,467 | 1,001 | +6.7% |
| FY 2025 | $560.63M | 4,478 | 1,070 | +12.8% |
| FY 2024 | $496.91M | 4,377 | 1,059 | −3.5% |
| FY 2023 | $515.19M | 4,213 | 1,079 | −0.1% |
| FY 2022 | $515.64M | 4,250 | 1,143 | −5.7% |
| FY 2021 | $546.76M | 4,750 | 1,225 | −15.3% |
| FY 2020 | $645.87M | 4,926 | 1,233 | — |
04 / Buying Hierarchy
Where does 257-Network Contract Office 17 (36C257) 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 257-Network Contract Office 17 (36C257) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 236220 | COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | $412.66M | 906 | 88 | 10.6% |
| 621498 | ALL OTHER OUTPATIENT CARE CENTERS | $364.24M | 329 | 11 | 9.4% |
| 339112 | SURGICAL AND MEDICAL INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING | $235.08M | 2,639 | 375 | 6.1% |
| 325412 | PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATION MANUFACTURING | $227.61M | 585 | 59 | 5.9% |
| 623110 | NURSING CARE FACILITIES (SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES) | $208.45M | 709 | 122 | 5.4% |
| 339113 | SURGICAL APPLIANCE AND SUPPLIES MANUFACTURING | $189.87M | 5,262 | 500 | 4.9% |
| 334516 | ANALYTICAL LABORATORY INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING | $156.72M | 1,723 | 98 | 4.0% |
| 611310 | COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS | $139.24M | 532 | 11 | 3.6% |
| 238220 | PLUMBING, HEATING, AND AIR-CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS | $99.76M | 623 | 129 | 2.6% |
| 541310 | ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES | $98.33M | 543 | 40 | 2.5% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does 257-Network Contract Office 17 (36C257) 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 | $532.47M | 8,693 | 838 | 13.7% |
| Q201 | MEDICAL- GENERAL HEALTH CARE | $368.26M | 365 | 21 | 9.5% |
| Y1DA | CONSTRUCTION OF HOSPITALS AND INFIRMARIES | $264.87M | 791 | 84 | 6.8% |
| 6505 | DRUGS AND BIOLOGICALS | $212.13M | 433 | 60 | 5.5% |
| J065 | MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES | $207.06M | 2,984 | 314 | 5.3% |
| Q402 | MEDICAL- NURSING HOME CARE CONTRACTS | $205.77M | 709 | 123 | 5.3% |
| Z2DA | REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF HOSPITALS AND INFIRMARIES | $133.37M | 205 | 37 | 3.4% |
| Q301 | MEDICAL- LABORATORY TESTING | $113.16M | 1,123 | 84 | 2.9% |
| 6550 | IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC SUBSTANCES, REAGENTS, TEST KITS AND SETS | $92.73M | 1,006 | 50 | 2.4% |
| V999 | TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- OTHER: OTHER | $89.67M | 181 | 15 | 2.3% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most 257-Network Contract Office 17 (36C257) 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 | $155.91M | 23 | 4.0% | NAICS 325412 · PSC 6505 |
| WICHITA FALLS TRI-TECH, LLC | $136.49M | 326 | 3.5% | NAICS 236220 · PSC Z2DA |
| VALOR HEALTHCARE, INC. | $124.51M | 81 | 3.2% | NAICS 621498 · PSC Q201 |
| BRADSHER, JAMES E | $85.05M | 149 | 2.2% | NAICS 485991 · PSC V999 |
| PRIMARY CARE SOLUTIONS, INC. | $83.43M | 58 | 2.2% | NAICS 621498 · PSC Q201 |
| BECKMAN COULTER, INC. | $79.84M | 357 | 2.1% | NAICS 334516 · PSC 6640 |
| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER, THE | $70.58M | 328 | 1.8% | NAICS 611310 · PSC Q502 |
| POTOMAC VALOR HEALTHCARE 2, LLC | $63.63M | 24 | 1.6% | NAICS 621498 · PSC Q201 |
| CRASSOCIATES, INC. | $60.32M | 127 | 1.6% | NAICS 621498 · PSC Q201 |
| SDV OFFICE SYSTEMS, LLC | $39.04M | 123 | 1.0% | NAICS 339112 · PSC 6515 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does 257-Network Contract Office 17 (36C257) 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 94.3%
Small-business share 4.8%
Set-aside share 49.3%
Average action value $123.3K
Largest recorded action $36.00M
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did 257-Network Contract Office 17 (36C257) award most recently in FY 2020–FY 2026?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36C25721N0574 | ELK CONSORTIUM, LLC | Sep 30, 2026 | -$28.0K | 541310 | C1DA | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF 257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257) |
| 36C25726P0239 | PANACEA CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC | Sep 30, 2026 | $10.6K | 238210 | J061 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF 257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257) |
| 36C25726P0016 | CARDINAL HEALTH 414, LLC | Sep 30, 2026 | -$203.4K | 325412 | 6505 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF 257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257) |
| 36C25726P0814 | ENAPAY, LLC | Sep 30, 2026 | $30.0K | 238220 | J041 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF 257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257) |
| 36C26026P0726 | EMPOWER EXCELLENCE, LLC | Sep 30, 2026 | $0 | 238220 | J045 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF 257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257) |
| 36C25726P0735 | SCRIPTPRO USA INC | Sep 30, 2026 | $208 | 339112 | J065 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF 257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257) |
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 257-Network Contract Office 17 (36C257) represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$3.88B in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 31,461 contract actions and an average action value of $123.3K 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 94.3% 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 236220 and PSC 6515. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.