Victor Hernandez

Victor Hugo Hernandez serves as a Contract Officer at the Naval Health Research Center (N63116), where he manages the acquisition of advanced biomedical technologies critical to the readiness of Navy and Marine Corps personnel. His portfolio centers on procuring diagnostic systems, analytical instrumentation, and field-deployable medical devices that support infectious disease surveillance, physiological monitoring, and operational health research. As a key liaison between scientific researchers and industry partners, Hernandez ensures acquisitions align with the Center’s mission to develop and validate cutting-edge medical solutions for austere and high-stress environments, adhering strictly to federal procurement regulations and technical compliance standards. Hernandez cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse range of vendors, including specialized manufacturers of in-vitro diagnostic reagents, analytical laboratory equipment, and surgical supply systems. He regularly engages with both large prime contractors and niche technology firms capable of rapid prototyping and field validation of medical devices. His contracting approach emphasizes technical feasibility, scalability, and interoperability with existing military health infrastructure, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance-based outcomes and agile delivery timelines. A strong advocate for small business participation, Hernandez consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with nearly 43% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. While no specific socioeconomic categories dominate his portfolio, his pattern reflects a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for small manufacturers and R&D-focused firms with proven capabilities in life sciences and medical device innovation. His procurement focus is concentrated in five core NAICS categories: in-vitro diagnostic manufacturing, analytical laboratory instrument production, surgical appliance supply, research and development in life sciences, and facilities support services. He routinely sources specialized equipment for biosensor integration, pathogen detection platforms, and field-deployable diagnostic systems, demonstrating deep technical fluency in biomedical engineering and operational medicine procurement.