Carol Hayden

Carol A. Hayden serves as a Purchasing Agent responsible for managing the acquisition of specialized medical and surgical supplies across a broad range of healthcare-related categories. In this role, she executes procurements in alignment with federal acquisition regulations, ensuring compliance, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery of mission-critical equipment and consumables. Her work supports operational readiness by securing high-integrity products used in clinical and institutional settings, with a focus on sourcing from qualified vendors who meet stringent quality and regulatory standards. She handles both simplified acquisitions and competitive bidding processes, balancing efficiency with rigorous oversight. Hayden maintains a diverse vendor network, primarily engaging with manufacturers and merchant wholesalers of medical devices, surgical instruments, and sanitary paper products. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, her procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms holding ISO certifications and FDA registrations, indicating a preference for suppliers with proven quality management systems and regulatory compliance. She fosters long-term vendor relationships grounded in reliability, responsiveness, and adherence to technical specifications. Her contracting activity reflects a strong emphasis on small business participation, with 22.5% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding economic opportunity. While no other socioeconomic set-asides (such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB) are prominently utilized, her focus on small business eligibility aligns with broader federal goals to enhance competitive sourcing and supplier diversity. Hayden’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing), where she sources precision instruments for clinical use. She also regularly acquires medical supplies through NAICS 423450, covering merchant wholesalers of hospital and dental equipment. Additional activity includes sanitary paper products and basic organic chemicals used in healthcare environments. Her domain expertise centers on the procurement of regulated, high-safety products requiring strict adherence to FDA and ANSI standards, reflecting a deep understanding of medical device lifecycle procurement.