James Brown III

James Brown III serves as a procurement specialist within the CDC Office of Acquisition Services, supporting the agency’s mission to safeguard public health through strategic acquisition of critical scientific and diagnostic capabilities. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on laboratory diagnostics, biomedical research infrastructure, and data-driven public health systems, ensuring timely access to advanced technologies that enable disease surveillance and rapid response. His work directly supports CDC’s operational readiness by facilitating the procurement of high-precision analytical instruments, clinical testing services, and specialized biomedical supplies essential for national health security. Brown maintains consistent working relationships with key industry partners including General Dynamics Information Technology, GlaxoSmithKline, MRIGLOBAL, and Cepheid, reflecting a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in laboratory automation, infectious disease detection, and biosafety-compliant supply chains. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and long-term vendor reliability, often engaging contractors with deep domain knowledge in clinical diagnostics and public health infrastructure. His procurement patterns show a strong emphasis on small business participation, with over one-third of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and a notable focus on Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides. This reflects a deliberate commitment to expanding economic opportunity while leveraging the agility and innovation of smaller, mission-aligned firms. Brown’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services), and related categories including industrial gas manufacturing and precision equipment maintenance. He routinely procures next-generation sequencing platforms, real-time PCR systems, diagnostic reagents, and laboratory maintenance services, demonstrating deep familiarity with the technical requirements of high-containment and public health response environments.