Jaime Howard

Jaime Howard serves as a key procurement professional within Navy Medicine East (N68908), supporting the operational readiness of U.S. Navy and Marine Corps medical forces through the acquisition of critical biomedical and clinical technologies. Responsible for managing complex contracting actions, Howard oversees the procurement of laboratory instrumentation, point-of-care diagnostic systems, surgical supplies, and electromedical equipment essential to combat-ready medical operations. Their role ensures timely delivery of life-sustaining medical assets aligned with the Navy’s strategic modernization goals, particularly in enhancing field-deployable diagnostics and biomedical maintenance capabilities. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Howard maintains a broad network of vendors specializing in medical device manufacturing, analytical equipment servicing, and clinical software solutions. The contracting patterns reflect a preference for established suppliers with proven technical expertise in FDA-regulated medical products and ISO-certified biomedical maintenance services. Relationships are characterized by long-term performance-based agreements, emphasizing reliability, compliance, and rapid response for mission-critical deployments. Howard’s procurement strategy prioritizes non-set-aside acquisitions, with 88.9% of contracts awarded without socioeconomic preferences, reflecting the high-demand, mission-critical nature of the requirements. However, a consistent 11.1% of awards are structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured commitment to fostering innovation from small businesses in the medical technology sector. The primary NAICS focus is on 811219 (Biomedical Equipment Repair and Maintenance), which accounts for over half of all acquisitions, underscoring a strong emphasis on sustaining existing medical infrastructure. Additional activity centers on surgical instrument manufacturing (339112) and electromedical apparatus production (334510), indicating deep technical expertise in clinical equipment lifecycle management and diagnostic system integration.