Jasmine Powell

Jasmine Powell supports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Office of Acquisition Services in executing mission-critical procurement activities that enable public health surveillance, laboratory diagnostics, and biomedical research. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts aligned with CDC’s strategic priorities, including the acquisition of advanced diagnostic equipment, epidemiological data systems, and specialized scientific services. Her work ensures timely access to tools and capabilities essential for infectious disease detection, laboratory capacity building, and rapid response operations, directly supporting the agency’s mandate to safeguard national and global public health. Powell maintains consistent contracting relationships with leading providers in the life sciences and public health sectors, including General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc., Cepheid, GlaxoSmithKline, LLC, New York City Health & Hospitals Corp, and MRIGLOBAL. These partnerships reflect a focus on high-compliance, technically complex procurements involving clinical diagnostics, biosafety infrastructure, and data analytics platforms. Her procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, regulatory adherence, and scalability to meet surge demands during public health emergencies. Her contracting patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 90.5% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on mission-critical capabilities over socioeconomic preferences. However, she maintains a measured commitment to small business participation, with approximately 9.5% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating balanced support for both large-capacity vendors and qualified small firms. Powell’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS categories related to scientific research and development (541715), precision equipment maintenance (811210), and professional organizations (813920). She regularly acquires laboratory instrumentation, diagnostic test kits, bioinformatics services, and specialized technical support for public health laboratories, reflecting deep expertise in life sciences procurement and the operational needs of high-containment research environments.