Saulat Rehan

Saulat Rehan supports the procurement mission of the CDC Center for Global Health by managing acquisitions critical to strengthening global public health infrastructure. Their work centers on securing advanced analytical laboratory equipment, scientific research services, and professional training solutions that enhance diagnostic capacity and disease surveillance systems worldwide. Rehan oversees contracts aligned with the agency’s mandate to detect and respond to transnational health threats, including emerging pathogens such as Ebola and anthrax, ensuring that procurement strategies directly enable laboratory modernization, field-ready diagnostics, and international scientific collaboration. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Rehan’s procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with high-precision instrument manufacturers and specialized scientific services firms. They foster partnerships with vendors capable of delivering compliant, FDA- and ISO-certified analytical devices and technical training programs tailored to low-resource settings. The contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor, supply chain resilience, and adherence to international health standards, with a preference for vendors demonstrating proven experience in global health logistics and regulatory compliance. Rehan’s contracting portfolio is overwhelmingly non-set-aside, with 93.3% of awards issued under general competition, reflecting the technical specificity and scale of requirements. However, a targeted 6.7% of awards support Women-Owned Small Businesses, indicating a deliberate, though limited, commitment to socioeconomic diversity where vendor capabilities align with mission-critical needs. This pattern suggests a focus on capability over classification, prioritizing technical fitness while still encouraging equitable participation. The primary procurement focus lies in analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing (NAICS 334516), with significant activity in professional scientific services (541990) and research and development in life sciences (541715). Rehan routinely procures high-throughput sequencing systems, pathogen detection platforms, calibration tools, and specialized training for global health workforce development, demonstrating deep expertise in the technical domains of infectious disease diagnostics and laboratory system strengthening.