Sandra D. Kretschmar

Sandra D. Kretschmar serves as a Contract Specialist at Naval Medical Center San Diego (N00259), where she plays a critical role in executing procurement strategies that support the agency’s mission of sustaining combat-ready medical forces. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for electromedical, surgical, and diagnostic equipment, ensuring compliance with FAR and DoD regulatory frameworks. Her portfolio centers on high-priority clinical infrastructure, including the procurement of surgical instruments, medical device maintenance services, and laboratory diagnostics systems, all aligned with the center’s strategic modernization goals. Kretschmar collaborates closely with clinical stakeholders to translate operational requirements into technically sound solicitation documents and contract deliverables. While specific contractor names are not publicly enumerated, her contracting patterns reflect consistent engagement with manufacturers and distributors specializing in medical technology, including firms in surgical appliance and instrument manufacturing, as well as medical wholesale distributors. She maintains professional vendor relationships grounded in performance-based contracting, quality assurance protocols, and post-award oversight to ensure mission-critical equipment remains operational and compliant with FDA and ANSI standards. Kretschmar demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 79% of her acquisitions conducted without set-asides, yet she actively supports small business participation, allocating 21.1% of awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Her approach reflects a balanced commitment to efficiency and socioeconomic goals, favoring small business eligibility without mandating specific programs like 8(a) or HUBZone, indicating a focus on capability over certification. Her primary NAICS focus includes 811219 (Medical and Diagnostic Laboratory Services), 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing), and 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing), underscoring her technical expertise in electromedical systems, sterile instrument procurement, and diagnostic equipment lifecycle management. She is well-versed in the unique regulatory and technical demands of military medical procurement, ensuring acquisitions meet both clinical and operational readiness standards.