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 infrastructure, laboratory diagnostics, and operational readiness. While her formal title is not specified, her role centers on managing complex acquisitions aligned with CDC’s scientific and emergency response priorities, including procurement of biomedical research tools, diagnostic systems, and technical services essential for disease surveillance and outbreak response. She operates within a framework that prioritizes rapid deployment of capabilities to support national health security, frequently engaging in competitive and non-competitive contracting mechanisms to ensure timely access to high-priority goods and services. Powell maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc., Cepheid, and MRIGLOBAL, organizations with proven expertise in laboratory automation, infectious disease diagnostics, and public health technical support. Her procurement patterns reflect collaboration with both large, established vendors capable of delivering scalable, high-compliance solutions and specialized firms with niche capabilities in biosafety, data analytics, and clinical research support. These partnerships are strategically cultivated to ensure continuity of operations during public health emergencies. Her contracting portfolio demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 66.7% of awards issued without set-aside designations, while 33.3% are awarded through the 8(a) Business Development Program, indicating a measured but intentional commitment to small business participation. She leverages socioeconomic authorities to foster innovation and capacity-building among qualified disadvantaged businesses without compromising mission-critical performance requirements. Powell’s primary NAICS focus areas include Security Guards and Patrol Services, General Warehousing and Storage, and All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services—reflecting her oversight of logistics, facility support, and specialized technical consulting critical to CDC’s field operations. Her expertise spans procurement of services that underpin laboratory security, sample storage infrastructure, and epidemiological data systems, demonstrating a deep understanding of the intersection between public health operations and federal acquisition policy.