Chelsea Henline

Chelsea Henline serves as a procurement specialist within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), supporting the agency’s mission to advance oceanic, atmospheric, and coastal science through strategic acquisitions of technical systems and services. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on environmental monitoring instrumentation, data collection platforms, and operational support services critical to NOAA’s research, forecasting, and coastal resilience initiatives. Her work ensures timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities aligned with federal acquisition regulations and agency priorities in marine science and climate adaptation. Henline maintains consistent partnerships with a range 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 relationships span engineering services, environmental management, hardware procurement, and scientific consulting, reflecting a blend of academic, small business, and specialized technical vendors. Her contracting approach emphasizes collaboration with firms possessing domain-specific expertise in oceanographic instrumentation and environmental data systems. A strong advocate for small business participation, Henline consistently prioritizes Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 72% of her awards designated for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster innovation and economic inclusion by engaging qualified small and emerging vendors capable of delivering niche technical solutions. Her procurement patterns demonstrate a clear alignment with socioeconomic goals while maintaining rigorous performance standards. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing), and 332510 (Hardware Manufacturing), underscoring her expertise in procuring marine-grade sensors, environmental monitoring equipment, and ruggedized data acquisition hardware. She also regularly engages contractors in 423430 (Computer and Peripheral Equipment Wholesalers) and 541618 (Management Consulting Services), reflecting a broad technical scope that integrates hardware, software, and operational advisory services essential to NOAA’s scientific infrastructure.