Nicholas Castrinos

Nicholas Castrinos serves as a key procurement professional within the CDC Office of Acquisition Services, supporting the agency’s mission to safeguard public health through strategic acquisition of critical scientific and operational capabilities. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on laboratory diagnostics, biomedical research, and public health surveillance systems, ensuring timely access to advanced technologies that enable rapid response to infectious disease threats. His work directly supports CDC’s core functions in epidemiological data collection, clinical testing infrastructure, and analytical instrument deployment, aligning procurement decisions with national health security priorities. Castrinos maintains established relationships with leading contractors including General Dynamics Information Technology, GlaxoSmithKline, MRIGLOBAL, and Cepheid, reflecting a preference for proven partners with deep expertise in diagnostic systems, biotechnology R&D, and large-scale public health service delivery. His contracting patterns indicate a reliance on vendors capable of delivering high-compliance, high-precision solutions—particularly in laboratory instrumentation, biosafety-compliant services, and data-driven public health platforms. These partnerships are characterized by long-term engagement and technical alignment with CDC’s operational needs. His procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 77.8% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, while maintaining a consistent 22.2% commitment to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a balanced approach that ensures access to innovative small firms while preserving flexibility for mission-critical procurements requiring specialized scale or regulatory expertise. Castrinos’s primary NAICS focus areas include Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), and Biotechnology R&D (541714), underscoring his specialization in procuring analytical instruments, diagnostic test kits, and laboratory support services. His technical domain expertise centers on infectious disease detection systems, clinical assay validation, and the integration of automated laboratory equipment into public health networks.