Shenecqua Soares

Shenecqua Soares serves as a key procurement professional within the W40M MRC0 West agency of the Department of the Army, supporting the critical mission of sustaining medical readiness for deployed forces. She manages the acquisition of high-acuity medical capabilities, including in-vitro diagnostic substances, surgical instruments, sterilization systems, and blood management technologies essential for field-ready care. Her work ensures operational sovereignty by securing reliable, FDA-compliant medical solutions that meet stringent military performance standards, aligning procurement with the Army’s expeditionary medical strategy. Soares maintains consistent partnerships with leading medical technology providers including Roche Diagnostics Corporation, Cardinal Health 414, LLC, and Surgical Neuromonitoring Associates, Inc., reflecting a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in diagnostic, surgical, and trauma care domains. Her contracting patterns emphasize technical reliability and supply chain resilience, often engaging contractors with FDA-registered manufacturing, ISO-certified quality systems, and military-specification compliance. She also collaborates with specialized firms like KJ Trauma Consulting and Premier Shockwave, Inc., indicating a strategic focus on niche, high-impact medical interventions. Her procurement approach prioritizes open competition, with 81.8% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides, while maintaining a meaningful 18.2% commitment to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balance reflects a pragmatic emphasis on mission-critical performance while actively supporting small business participation where technical capacity allows, without compromising operational readiness. Soares’ portfolio is heavily concentrated in NAICS 325120 (Industrial Gas Manufacturing), reflecting demand for medical-grade gases used in sterilization and anesthesia, alongside significant activity in 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) and 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing). Her expertise spans the procurement of precision diagnostic equipment, sterile surgical kits, and advanced lab systems, demonstrating deep technical fluency in military medical logistics and clinical supply chain management.