Sheri Vendemia

Sheri Vendemia serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Medical Logistics Command (N62645), supporting the Department of Defense’s mission to sustain combat-ready medical forces through the acquisition of advanced diagnostic and life-sustaining systems. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on in-vitro diagnostic substances, analytical laboratory instruments, and specialized medical equipment essential for point-of-care clinical operations in deployed environments. Her acquisitions directly enable the Navy and Marine Corps’ ability to deliver rapid, evidence-based medical care in austere theaters, emphasizing reliability, regulatory compliance, and interoperability with military health systems. Vendemia collaborates with a broad spectrum of vendors, including manufacturers of diagnostic reagents, precision instrumentation firms, and medical equipment wholesalers, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical supplies. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established suppliers with proven track records in FDA-regulated medical device and diagnostic production. She engages with vendors capable of meeting stringent military specifications and supply chain resilience requirements, often requiring Just-in-Time logistics and global distribution capabilities. Her procurement activities are exclusively non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition, indicating a focus on technical capability and performance over socioeconomic preferences. This approach prioritizes mission readiness and the availability of high-performance, certified medical technologies over targeted small business set-asides, reflecting the operational urgency and technical complexity of the medical logistics mission. Vendemia’s primary NAICS focus includes in-vitro diagnostic substance manufacturing, analytical laboratory instrument production, and medical equipment wholesaling, underscoring her expertise in life sciences procurement. She routinely acquires reagents for infectious disease testing, portable diagnostic analyzers, and clinical monitoring devices, demonstrating deep familiarity with clinical laboratory standards, medical device regulations, and the unique demands of expeditionary medicine. Her work ensures that forward-deployed medical units are equipped with the most current, validated diagnostic tools to support force health protection and combat casualty care.