Curtis E. Cardoza

Curtis E. Cardoza supports the Naval Medical Logistics Command in procuring critical medical equipment and diagnostic systems essential to sustaining Navy and Marine Corps operational readiness. Though his official title is not listed, his procurement activities center on acquiring surgical and medical instruments, dental supplies, and diagnostic imaging technologies that directly enable combat casualty care and point-of-care clinical capabilities. He plays a vital role in maintaining the global medical logistics pipeline, ensuring timely delivery of life-sustaining equipment to forward-deployed units and naval medical facilities worldwide. His acquisitions are strategically aligned with modernization priorities, emphasizing ruggedized, field-deployable medical devices and interoperable diagnostic tools. Cardoza engages with a diverse base of manufacturers and specialty suppliers, primarily in the medical device and instrumentation sectors. While specific contractor names are not available, his contracting patterns indicate consistent collaboration with mid-tier and niche vendors capable of meeting stringent military specifications for durability, sterilization compliance, and rapid field support. He fosters long-term vendor partnerships grounded in quality assurance, just-in-time delivery, and technical responsiveness, ensuring equipment reliability under austere operational conditions. His procurement strategy reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 83.3% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides. However, he actively supports socioeconomic programs, allocating 8.3% each to Total Small Business Set-Asides and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) contracts. This balanced approach ensures broad market access while prioritizing veteran-owned enterprises with proven expertise in military medical logistics. Cardoza’s primary focus lies in NAICS 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in procuring precision instruments for trauma care and field surgery. He also regularly acquires dental equipment (339114), diagnostic imaging systems (621512), and related medical supplies, demonstrating specialized knowledge in clinical diagnostics and deployable healthcare infrastructure. His technical domain spans military medical standards, FDA-regulated devices, and Defense Logistics Agency interoperability requirements.