Jocelyn Layson-Castillo

Jocelyn Layson-Castillo serves as a primary procurement contact, managing acquisitions and overseeing the procurement mission for their organization. They are responsible for the execution of contracts and the coordination of requirements to ensure operational needs are met through strategic sourcing. Regarding set-aside preferences, there is a significant commitment to small business participation. While a majority of awards are unrestricted, nearly 40% of procurement activity is designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides. Additionally, the office utilizes sole-source vehicles for 8(a) certified firms and SBA Certified Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses (EDWOSB). The procurement focus is heavily concentrated within the medical and laboratory instrumentation sectors. Primary technical expertise and acquisition patterns center on In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing and the repair and maintenance of electronic and precision equipment. Further specialization is evident in the procurement of surgical and medical instruments, surgical appliances and supplies, and analytical laboratory instrumentation.