Kelly Parker

Kelly Parker serves as a key procurement professional within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, supporting the agency’s mission to safeguard public health through data-driven acquisitions. Responsible for managing complex scientific and technical contracts, Parker oversees the acquisition of software solutions, analytical services, and professional consulting capabilities critical to disease surveillance, outbreak response, and public health informatics. Their work directly enables CDC’s ability to translate research into actionable policy, ensuring that technology and expert services align with federal health priorities and regulatory compliance standards. Parker cultivates strategic relationships with a diverse array of vendors, including software publishers, scientific consultants, and specialized professional services firms. While no single contractor dominates the portfolio, the contracting pattern reflects a balanced engagement with both established industry players and agile small businesses capable of delivering rapid, innovative solutions. The procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, requiring vendors to demonstrate technical expertise in public health analytics, data interoperability, and cloud-based surveillance platforms. A consistent commitment to socioeconomic inclusion is evident in Parker’s contracting patterns, with equal distribution across no set-aside, total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and 8(a) competed awards. This balanced approach ensures broad market access while actively promoting opportunities for disadvantaged small businesses, particularly those certified under the 8(a) Business Development Program, reinforcing CDC’s mandate for equitable participation in federal health contracting. The primary NAICS focus areas—513210 (Software Publishers), 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), and 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services)—reflect a technical domain centered on public health informatics, epidemiological modeling, and data analytics services. Parker routinely procures custom software tools, predictive analytics platforms, and expert advisory services that support CDC’s real-time response infrastructure and long-term health equity initiatives.