Jocelyn T Layson-Castillo

Jocelyn T. Layson-Castillo serves as a Purchasing Agent for Nmrtc Guam under the Department of the Navy, playing a critical role in sustaining the operational readiness of naval medical forces across the Indo-Pacific. She manages the acquisition of specialized medical equipment, diagnostic supplies, and healthcare support services essential for delivering acute and deployable medical care in austere environments. Her responsibilities include executing solicitations, evaluating vendor proposals, and ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations to meet mission-critical timelines and technical specifications. Her acquisitions directly support the agency’s mandate to maintain a fully functional, mobile medical infrastructure capable of responding to expeditionary and contingency operations. Layson-Castillo collaborates with a diverse range of vendors, including manufacturers of surgical and medical instruments, in-vitro diagnostic substance producers, and specialized logistics providers for time-sensitive medical deliveries. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, her procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with technical suppliers possessing ISO and FDA certifications, as well as firms experienced in military-grade medical supply chain requirements. She maintains a pragmatic, performance-based approach to vendor selection, prioritizing reliability, regulatory compliance, and rapid response capabilities. Her contracting activity demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly half of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster economic opportunity among small manufacturers and service providers, aligning with DoD socioeconomic goals. She rarely utilizes other set-aside categories such as 8(a) or HUBZone, indicating a preference for broad small business eligibility over targeted socioeconomic programs. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 811219 (Medical and Diagnostic Laboratory Services) and 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing), underscoring expertise in diagnostic and procedural medical equipment. She also regularly procures in-vitro diagnostic reagents and hazardous waste disposal services, demonstrating technical fluency in biomedical compliance and environmental safety standards. Her domain knowledge spans clinical instrumentation, sterile supply logistics, and medical waste handling, making her a key enabler of force health protection in forward-deployed settings.