Arnold B. Reyes

Arnold B. Reyes serves as a Contract Specialist at Naval Medical Center San Diego (N00259), where he plays a critical role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain operational medical readiness for the Department of the Navy. He manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for advanced electromedical, surgical, and diagnostic equipment, ensuring compliance with FAR and DoD acquisition regulations. His work directly supports the center’s strategic priorities in modernizing surgical suites, enhancing laboratory diagnostics, and maintaining combat-ready medical capabilities. Reyes routinely handles competitive sealed bidding, negotiated acquisitions, and small business set-asides, focusing on high-precision medical technologies that enable clinical excellence and force readiness. While specific contractor names are not available, Reyes maintains a robust network of vendors specializing in medical device manufacturing and systems integration. He engages with both large prime contractors and niche suppliers capable of delivering FDA-regulated, military-specification equipment, often requiring rigorous technical validation and lifecycle support. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for performance-based acquisitions and long-term service agreements that ensure equipment reliability and maintenance continuity in high-acuity clinical environments. Reyes demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with the majority of his awards—72.7%—made under open competition, while actively supporting small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides (18.2%) and 8(a) competed contracts (9.1%). His approach balances mission necessity with statutory small business goals, consistently leveraging program authorities to foster innovation from disadvantaged and veteran-owned firms. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) and 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in procuring sterile surgical tools, electrosurgical units, and diagnostic consumables. He also supports related acquisitions in dental equipment (339114), computer systems design for clinical workflows (541512), and health data software (511210), positioning him as a key technical procurement lead for integrated medical technology modernization.