James D. Suerdieck

James D. Suerdieck serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Medical Logistics Command (N62645), where he plays a critical role in procuring and sustaining mission-critical medical equipment and supplies for U.S. Navy and Marine Corps forces worldwide. His acquisitions support combat casualty care, preventive medicine, and advanced clinical diagnostics, with a focus on electromedical devices, surgical instruments, and life-sustaining medical systems. Suerdieck manages the full lifecycle of contracts under FAR and DFARS frameworks, ensuring timely delivery of high-reliability medical assets to operational theaters while adhering to DoD acquisition policies and readiness requirements. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Suerdieck maintains consistent working relationships with manufacturers and suppliers specializing in medical technology, particularly those capable of meeting stringent military specifications for durability, sterilization, and field operability. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, technical compliance, and supply chain resilience, often engaging vendors with proven expertise in FDA-regulated and MIL-STD-compliant medical devices. Suerdieck’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with approximately 90.4% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides. However, he actively supports small business participation, allocating nearly 9.6% of opportunities to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding vendor diversity within the medical logistics supply base. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS categories related to medical device manufacturing, including 334510 (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus), 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing), and 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies). He routinely acquires diagnostic tools, irradiation equipment, and sterile surgical supplies, showcasing deep technical familiarity with clinical and battlefield medical systems. Suerdieck’s expertise ensures that procurement decisions align with evolving operational needs and technological advancements in military medicine.