Jocelyn T Layson-Castillo

Jocelyn T. Layson-Castillo serves as a key procurement professional within Naval Medical Research Center (NMRTC) Guam, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to sustain operational medical readiness across the Indo-Pacific region. She manages the acquisition of critical healthcare infrastructure, including diagnostic equipment, specialized medical services, and secure technical systems essential for deployable medical units. Her work ensures that naval forces have access to life-saving capabilities in austere and expeditionary environments, aligning procurement decisions with strategic defense health priorities and operational tempo requirements. Layson-Castillo cultivates partnerships with a diverse range of vendors, including manufacturers of surgical and medical instruments, clinical laboratory service providers, and firms specializing in secure systems integration. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, her contracting patterns reflect consistent engagement with both large-capability firms and small businesses capable of delivering high-precision, mission-critical solutions under strict DoD compliance standards. She maintains a collaborative, performance-driven approach to vendor management, emphasizing quality assurance, supply chain resilience, and rapid response capabilities. A strong advocate for socioeconomic inclusion, Layson-Castillo prioritizes small business participation, with 60% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Her contracting portfolio consistently supports 8(a), HUBZone, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, reflecting a deliberate strategy to foster innovation and capacity building within the defense industrial base. This commitment ensures equitable access to federal opportunities while enhancing competition and mission adaptability. Her technical focus centers on NAICS codes 339112 (surgical instrument manufacturing), 621511 (medical laboratories), 517312 (telecommunications resellers), 541990 (professional scientific services), and 561621 (security systems services). She specializes in procuring diagnostic imaging systems, point-of-care lab equipment, secure data transmission platforms, and integrated health information systems, demonstrating deep expertise in the convergence of medical technology and defense operational requirements.