Scott Jackson

Scott Jackson serves as a procurement professional within the CDC Office of Acquisition Services, supporting the agency’s mission to safeguard public health through strategic acquisition of scientific, diagnostic, and operational capabilities. He manages complex contracts for high-priority public health infrastructure, including laboratory instrumentation, biomedical research services, and data systems critical to disease surveillance and outbreak response. His portfolio emphasizes technical acquisitions that enable rapid diagnostic testing, analytical capacity building, and real-time epidemiological data processing, aligning closely with CDC’s focus on infectious disease preparedness and laboratory modernization. Jackson maintains consistent working relationships with leading contractors such as General Dynamics Information Technology, GlaxoSmithKline, MRIGLOBAL, and Cepheid, partnering with organizations capable of delivering high-compliance biomedical solutions, advanced diagnostic platforms, and large-scale public health support services. His procurement approach prioritizes vendors with proven expertise in clinical laboratory systems, biosafety-compliant manufacturing, and FDA-regulated diagnostic technologies, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in regulatory adherence and technical reliability. His contracting activity reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside classifications, indicating a focus on technical merit and mission-critical capability over socioeconomic categorizations. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in his portfolio, the nature of the procurements often naturally engages mid-to-large firms with specialized scientific infrastructure and compliance certifications. Jackson’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 334516 (analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing) and 811210 (electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance), reflecting deep expertise in procuring high-precision diagnostic equipment, laboratory automation systems, and specialized maintenance services. He also frequently engages vendors in testing laboratory services (541380) and life sciences R&D (541715), demonstrating specialized knowledge in clinical diagnostics, biospecimen analysis, and data-driven public health technologies.