Melissa Peregrino-White

Melissa Peregrino-White serves as a key procurement professional at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to sustain operational medical readiness through the acquisition of advanced clinical equipment and specialized medical supplies. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on precision surgical instruments, electromedical devices, diagnostic reagents, and laboratory systems critical to high-acuity care for active-duty personnel and military families. Her work ensures timely delivery of mission-critical medical technology aligned with DoD standards and clinical operational requirements. Her contracting patterns reflect strong engagement with a broad base of commercial suppliers, including manufacturers of medical devices and diagnostic solutions, as well as service providers specializing in the maintenance and calibration of complex healthcare equipment. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently collaborates with both large-capability vendors and small businesses capable of meeting stringent military specifications for reliability, traceability, and compliance with FDA and DoD regulatory frameworks. Peregrino-White demonstrates a pronounced commitment to small business participation, with over 31% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and a modest but deliberate use of 8(a) competed contracts. Her approach prioritizes socioeconomic diversity in the supplier base, aligning with DoD goals to expand opportunities for small, disadvantaged, and veteran-owned firms while maintaining rigorous performance standards. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 811219 (Medical and Diagnostic Laboratory Services), reflecting heavy demand for diagnostic support services and laboratory maintenance, followed by specialized sourcing in surgical instrument manufacturing (339112) and in-vitro diagnostic substance production (325413). This technical specialization underscores her expertise in the clinical diagnostics and surgical supply chain, ensuring the center maintains cutting-edge capabilities through precise, compliant, and mission-driven acquisitions.