Dr. John W. Simecek, Dds, Mph

Dr. John W. Simecek, DDS, MPH, serves as a key procurement and research liaison at the Naval Medical Research Center, where he facilitates acquisitions that advance force health protection through innovative biomedical technologies. His role centers on securing laboratory-based diagnostic systems, field-deployable medical devices, and infectious disease detection platforms critical to Navy and Marine Corps operational readiness. He manages a portfolio of scientific and technical contracts aligned with the Center’s mission to develop rapid, point-of-care solutions for austere environments, ensuring procurement processes support high-priority R&D initiatives in military medicine. Dr. Simecek maintains a consistent working relationship with REES SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION, a primary contractor providing specialized laboratory instrumentation and diagnostic reagents tailored to military health needs. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established scientific vendors with proven expertise in clinical diagnostics, biosurveillance, and analytical tool development. These partnerships are characterized by long-term technical collaboration, often involving iterative product validation and field testing under operational conditions. His procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition, indicating a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not formally prioritized, his contracting approach remains compliant with all federal acquisition regulations and emphasizes performance-driven outcomes. Dr. Simecek’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 811219 (Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories), accounting for two-thirds of his activity, reflecting demand for clinical lab services and in-house diagnostic development. The remaining third involves NAICS 611310, supporting academic and research partnerships for advanced biomedical innovation. His technical domain expertise spans infectious disease diagnostics, molecular detection systems, and laboratory automation—areas critical to force health protection in expeditionary and global deployment settings.