Barbara H. Stubbs

Barbara H. Stubbs serves as a Purchasing Specialist within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), supporting the agency’s mission to advance environmental science through strategic acquisition of critical technology and support services. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for scientific instrumentation, data systems, and operational support solutions aligned with NOAA’s priorities in oceanographic research, weather forecasting, and coastal resilience. Her acquisitions span complex technical domains requiring compliance with federal procurement regulations and interagency coordination, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities to NOAA’s field operations and research centers. Stubbs maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including Wisconsin Educational Communications Board, Tronconi Segarra & Associates LLP, JNB Services LLC, Pure Enviro-Management, LLC, and The Regents of the University of Colorado. These partnerships reflect a balanced mix of academic institutions, specialized environmental consultants, and technical service providers, indicating a preference for vendors with demonstrated expertise in environmental data systems, scientific communications, and operational support services. Her procurement approach emphasizes collaboration with organizations possessing domain-specific knowledge and proven track records in federal environmental contracting. A strong advocate for small business participation, Stubbs consistently prioritizes Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 63% of her awards designated for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster economic inclusion and leverage the innovation capacity of small, agile vendors in supporting NOAA’s technical missions. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a sustained commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising mission requirements. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS codes 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing) and 519190 (Other Information Services), with additional emphasis on 541519 (Other Computer-Related Services) and 561990 (All Other Support Services). She procures specialized hardware for environmental monitoring, custom software for data analytics, and professional services supporting scientific operations—reflecting deep technical familiarity with the intersection of information technology and environmental science.