Curtis Price, Jr.

Curtis Price, Jr. serves as a Contract Specialist at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (N00183), where he plays a critical role in securing mission-critical medical equipment and supplies to support operational readiness and high-acuity clinical care for active-duty personnel, veterans, and their families. He manages the full lifecycle of procurements under the Department of Defense, with a primary focus on surgical instruments, electromedical devices, diagnostic supplies, and specialized laboratory equipment. His acquisitions are strategically aligned with the center’s mandate to maintain cutting-edge medical capabilities through timely, compliant, and technically sound contracting actions. Price collaborates with a diverse range of vendors, including manufacturers of precision surgical appliances and medical instrument suppliers, as well as merchant wholesalers specializing in hospital-grade equipment. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, his procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms possessing FDA-regulated manufacturing capabilities and ISO-certified quality systems. He prioritizes vendors with proven expertise in sterile processing, biocompatibility compliance, and clinical validation of medical devices. His contracting approach demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately 32.4% of his awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He actively leverages socioeconomic programs to foster competition and innovation, consistently awarding contracts to small businesses capable of meeting the stringent technical and regulatory demands of military medical procurement. Price’s primary NAICS focus areas include 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) and 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing), reflecting deep technical expertise in procurement of Class II and Class III medical devices. He also routinely acquires electromedical apparatus under 334510 and supports supply chain continuity through partnerships with medical equipment wholesalers under 423450. His work ensures the Navy’s medical facilities remain equipped with reliable, FDA-compliant, and clinically validated technology essential to combat and garrison healthcare operations.