Sherri D. Roche

Sherri D. Roche serves as a Contract Specialist within Navy Medicine East (N68908), where she plays a pivotal role in securing critical medical capabilities to sustain the operational readiness of U.S. Navy and Marine Corps personnel. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for biomedical equipment, point-of-care diagnostic systems, surgical supplies, and analytical instrumentation, ensuring compliance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to deliver reliable, combat-ready medical services through timely procurement of life-sustaining technologies and maintenance services. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Roche maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of vendors, including specialized biomedical service providers, medical device manufacturers, and analytical equipment suppliers. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical validation, and post-award oversight to ensure equipment reliability in austere environments. She frequently engages with vendors possessing ISO 13485 certification and FDA-regulated manufacturing capabilities to meet stringent military medical standards. Roche demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately 26.1% of her acquisitions set aside for total small businesses under FAR 19.5. Though no 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides are currently dominant, her portfolio consistently includes qualified small businesses, aligning with DoD socioeconomic goals. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach that prioritizes capability while expanding opportunities for emerging medical technology firms. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 811219 (Medical and Diagnostic Laboratory Services), supporting laboratory instrumentation and maintenance, followed by NAICS 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing). She also procures industrial gases for medical use and administrative management services to optimize clinical operations. Roche’s expertise centers on biomedical procurement, with deep familiarity in the technical specifications and regulatory frameworks governing military medical equipment acquisition.