Marvin J. Sklar

LCDR Marvin J. Sklar serves as a contracting officer at the Naval Medical Research Center (N32398), where he manages the acquisition of specialized medical and diagnostic technologies critical to force health protection. His portfolio centers on procuring field-deployable biomedical systems, including advanced surgical instruments and laboratory-based analytical tools designed for austere operational environments. Sklar plays a pivotal role in aligning procurement strategy with the Center’s mission to advance operational readiness through innovation in infectious disease detection, rapid diagnostics, and precision monitoring systems. He oversees full lifecycle contract actions—from market research and solicitation to award and performance management—ensuring compliance with DoD acquisition regulations and technical requirements for military medical applications. Sklar maintains a primary working relationship with REES SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION, a trusted vendor specializing in the design and manufacture of precision surgical and medical instruments. His procurement pattern reflects a consistent reliance on this contractor for mission-critical hardware that meets stringent military specifications for durability, sterility, and field usability. While his contracting approach is relationship-driven, it remains strictly performance-based, with emphasis on technical validation, regulatory compliance, and timely delivery to support deployed medical units. Sklar’s acquisition portfolio exhibits no set-aside preferences, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on technical superiority and mission-critical performance over socioeconomic categorization, prioritizing capability and reliability above vendor classification. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in his portfolio, all procurements adhere to federal acquisition regulations and ensure fair competition among qualified vendors. His primary NAICS classification is 339112—Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing—indicating deep specialization in the procurement of precision medical devices, diagnostic instrumentation, and laboratory-grade equipment. Sklar’s expertise lies in acquiring complex, high-reliability hardware engineered for use in combat, expeditionary, and remote clinical settings, requiring rigorous validation under military environmental and operational standards.