Maria Anthony

Maria Anthony serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Medical Logistics Command (N62645), where she plays a critical role in executing procurements that sustain the operational readiness of U.S. Navy and Marine Corps medical forces. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for point-of-care diagnostic systems, clinical supply chains, and life-sustaining medical equipment, ensuring compliance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to deliver responsive, global medical logistics by securing essential capabilities for combat casualty care and preventive medicine operations. Maria fosters collaborative relationships with a broad network of vendors, primarily small businesses certified under socioeconomic programs, given the agency’s exclusive focus on small business set-asides. She engages with firms specializing in medical device manufacturing, diagnostic instrumentation, and clinical supply distribution, often working closely with vendors to ensure technical compliance, delivery timelines, and sustainment support for deployed medical units. Her contracting approach emphasizes transparency, risk mitigation, and performance-based outcomes tailored to austere operational environments. Consistently applying FAR 19.5, Maria prioritizes 100% small business set-asides across all her acquisitions, reinforcing the Department of Defense’s commitment to broad-based economic opportunity. She actively promotes participation from Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), HUBZone firms, and Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSBs), aligning each procurement with socioeconomic goals while maintaining mission-critical standards. Her primary NAICS focus is 621111—Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)—reflecting her specialization in procuring physician-led medical services, diagnostic support systems, and integrated clinical care solutions. This includes telemedicine platforms, portable diagnostic devices, and supply kits for forward-deployed medical teams, demonstrating deep expertise in the intersection of clinical operations and defense logistics.