Lisa J. Price

Lisa J. Price serves as a Contracting Officer at the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia (N00183), where she manages the acquisition of critical medical equipment and supplies essential to operational readiness and clinical excellence. Her portfolio centers on procuring precision surgical instruments, electromedical devices, diagnostic systems, and specialized laboratory equipment to support high-acuity care for active-duty personnel, veterans, and their families. As a key contributor to the Department of the Navy’s medical logistics mission, she ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement decisions with the center’s strategic priorities in advanced diagnostics and surgical capability sustainment. While specific contractor names are not available, her contracting patterns reflect consistent engagement with medical device manufacturers, hospital equipment wholesalers, and specialty suppliers serving the defense and civilian healthcare sectors. She maintains a professional, performance-driven relationship with vendors, emphasizing technical compliance, delivery reliability, and adherence to quality standards such as ISO 13485 and FDA regulatory requirements. Her approach prioritizes long-term vendor partnerships that support mission-critical supply chain resilience. Ms. Price exhibits a strong preference for open competition, with 74.2% of her acquisitions conducted without set-asides. However, she actively supports small business participation, with 24.7% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and 1.1% reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. Her contracting approach reflects a balanced commitment to both competition and socioeconomic goals, ensuring equitable access while maintaining operational readiness. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 423450 (medical equipment wholesale), 339112 (surgical instrument manufacturing), and 339113 (surgical appliance manufacturing), indicating deep expertise in sourcing high-precision, sterile, and FDA-regulated medical devices. She routinely procures Class II and III devices requiring stringent validation and traceability, demonstrating specialized knowledge in biomedical procurement and regulatory compliance within the defense healthcare ecosystem.