Marlon

Marlon serves as a key procurement lead at the Naval Medical Research Center, supporting the agency’s mission to enhance the operational readiness of U.S. Navy and Marine Corps personnel through advanced biomedical research and field-deployable medical technologies. He manages a diverse portfolio of research and development contracts, with a focus on acquiring laboratory-based diagnostic tools, infectious disease detection systems, and analytical platforms tailored for austere environments. His role centers on translating scientific requirements into actionable acquisition strategies, ensuring compliance with DoD procurement regulations while accelerating the transition of innovative medical solutions from concept to deployment. Marlon maintains a consistent working relationship with REES SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION, a primary contractor engaged in supporting the Center’s biomedical research initiatives. His procurement approach favors established technical partners with demonstrated expertise in laboratory instrumentation, diagnostic assay development, and field-ready medical device integration. These partnerships are characterized by long-term collaboration, technical alignment, and repeat engagement across multiple contract vehicles, reflecting a preference for vendors with proven capability in high-stakes, mission-critical environments. Marlon’s contracting activity shows no reliance on socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a mission-driven prioritization of technical capability and speed of delivery over socioeconomic preferences, consistent with the Center’s emphasis on rapid innovation and operational urgency in force health protection. His procurement focus is evenly split between NAICS 541712—research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences—and NAICS 484210, used household and office goods moving. The former reflects core biomedical R&D needs, including assay validation, pathogen detection systems, and lab automation, while the latter supports logistical infrastructure for relocating sensitive research equipment and secure laboratory assets. This dual focus underscores his expertise in bridging high-tech scientific procurement with critical facility and logistics support.