Jaren Turner

Jaren Turner serves as the Program Point of Contact for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, playing a critical role in aligning acquisition strategies with the agency’s public health mission. In this capacity, Turner facilitates the identification, scoping, and execution of technical and operational requirements for mission-critical programs, bridging scientific and operational teams with procurement specialists. He typically handles acquisitions for IT services, data analytics platforms, and laboratory support systems that enable disease surveillance, outbreak response, and real-time health data integration. His work ensures that contracting activities directly support CDC’s strategic priorities in modernizing national laboratory capacity and enhancing public health infrastructure. While specific contractor names are not available, Turner engages with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in health informatics, software development, and biomedical equipment distribution. His working relationships reflect a preference for agile, mission-aligned partners capable of delivering secure, scalable solutions in rapidly evolving public health environments. He collaborates closely with contracting officers to ensure proposals meet technical specifications and compliance standards under FAR and HHS acquisition regulations. Turner’s procurement patterns show a strong inclination toward open competition, with 87.5% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides, reflecting the technical complexity and urgency of CDC’s operational needs. However, he actively supports small business participation, with 12.5% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced approach that prioritizes capability while fostering economic opportunity. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), indicating deep engagement with custom software development, data visualization tools, and integrated health information systems. He also regularly procures through 423430 (Computer and Peripheral Equipment Wholesalers), underscoring his involvement in acquiring secure hardware and software ecosystems essential for CDC’s diagnostic and surveillance networks.