Shevenie Castillo

Shevenie Castillo supports the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) in executing strategic procurement initiatives critical to advancing biomedical research in cardiovascular, pulmonary, hematologic, and sleep disorders. Though her formal title is not listed, her procurement activities center on acquiring specialized laboratory instrumentation, biologic data infrastructure, and high-complexity research services aligned with NHLBI’s mission in precision medicine and single-cell genomics. She manages competitive acquisitions under the broader NIH umbrella, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while facilitating access to cutting-edge scientific capabilities essential for translational research. Castillo maintains consistent working relationships with key research institutions including the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Wake Forest University Health Sciences, and TDA Research, Inc., reflecting a preference for academic and niche technical vendors with deep expertise in biotechnology and specialized diagnostics. Her contractor engagements often involve non-traditional research partners such as community health centers and state administrative entities, indicating a flexible approach to sourcing niche scientific services and infrastructure that support distributed research networks. Her contracting portfolio exhibits no set-aside preferences, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic categorization, prioritizing the most qualified providers regardless of business size or certification status. While small business participation is not formally incentivized, her awards frequently go to small, high-specialization firms like TDA Research, suggesting informal alignment with innovation-driven vendors. Castillo’s procurement activity is heavily concentrated in NAICS 541714 (Research and Development in Biotechnology), encompassing genomics platforms, proteomic analysis systems, and bioinformatics services, alongside NAICS 811219 (Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance), which likely supports calibration, maintenance, and lifecycle management of high-value analytical instruments. Her domain expertise lies in procuring complex, mission-critical research tools that enable NHLBI’s leadership in next-generation biomedical discovery.