Keith W Haskett

Keith W. Haskett serves as a Contract Specialist at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, VA (N00183), where he plays a critical role in securing mission-critical medical equipment and supplies to sustain operational readiness for active-duty personnel, veterans, and their families. He manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for high-precision surgical instruments, electromedical devices, diagnostic systems, and laboratory analyzers, ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) standards and Navy-specific procurement protocols. His work directly supports the center’s mandate to maintain cutting-edge clinical capabilities through timely, compliant, and technically sound contracting actions. Haskett cultivates strategic relationships with a diverse base of vendors specializing in medical device manufacturing and clinical support services. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with firms holding certifications in medical instrumentation and laboratory technology, fostering partnerships that emphasize quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and just-in-time delivery for time-sensitive clinical needs. His contracting approach prioritizes performance-based outcomes and technical validation, ensuring procured solutions meet rigorous military medical standards. A strong advocate for small business participation, Haskett consistently structures solicitations to maximize opportunities under the Total Small Business Set-Aside program, with over 40% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. Though 8(a) competed awards are minimal, his pattern reflects a deliberate focus on broad-based small business inclusion rather than narrow socioeconomic preferences, aligning with Navy goals to expand the supplier base while maintaining technical integrity. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing), 334510 (Electromedical Apparatus Manufacturing), and 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), demonstrating deep expertise in procuring Class II and III medical devices. He routinely handles complex acquisitions requiring FDA clearance, ISO 13485 certification, and clinical validation, positioning him as a technical contracting expert within the Department of Defense’s medical procurement ecosystem.