Clark Simon

Clark Simon serves as Chief of Contracting, overseeing the full lifecycle of procurement activities for specialized medical equipment and surgical instrumentation. In this leadership role, he ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning acquisition strategy with operational needs of the organization. He manages complex solicitations, negotiates contract terms, and evaluates vendor performance across high-precision manufacturing categories. His portfolio is exclusively focused on technical acquisitions requiring stringent quality controls, regulatory certifications, and clinical validation, positioning him at the intersection of procurement policy and medical device engineering. Clark Simon maintains a streamlined contracting approach centered on open competition, with no set-asides currently utilized across his portfolio. His procurement pattern reflects a deliberate emphasis on full and open competition, prioritizing technical capability and regulatory compliance over socioeconomic preferences. While he does not exclusively partner with small businesses or certified disadvantaged firms, his process remains transparent and accessible to all qualified vendors meeting stringent technical and quality standards. His contracting focus is singularly aligned with NAICS 339112 — Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing — encompassing the acquisition of precision surgical tools, diagnostic instrumentation, sterilization equipment, and related components requiring FDA clearance and ISO 13485 certification. He regularly evaluates bids from manufacturers with demonstrated expertise in materials science, biocompatibility testing, and sterile packaging protocols. His technical acumen extends to understanding ISO standards, risk management frameworks under ISO 14971, and the regulatory pathways for Class II medical devices. Clark Simon’s expertise lies in navigating the intersection of federal procurement policy and advanced medical manufacturing, ensuring that all acquisitions meet clinical safety benchmarks while maintaining fiscal accountability. He works closely with engineering stakeholders and quality assurance teams to define performance-based requirements, fostering a procurement environment grounded in technical rigor and regulatory integrity.