Cheryl R. Martin

Cheryl R. Martin serves as a Contract Specialist within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), where she manages the acquisition of critical technical systems supporting oceanic, atmospheric, and coastal research. Her role encompasses the full lifecycle of procurement—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal regulations and alignment with NOAA’s mission to advance environmental science and maritime safety. She primarily handles complex acquisitions for specialized instrumentation, data collection platforms, and mission-critical hardware, often requiring technical expertise in marine systems and advanced sensing technologies. Martin maintains consistent working relationships with a focused set of contractors, including the 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 blend of academic, engineering, and environmental services providers, indicating a preference for vendors with proven capabilities in scientific instrumentation, environmental compliance, and systems integration. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term collaboration with firms that demonstrate technical proficiency and operational reliability in high-stakes research environments. Her procurement activity shows no reliance on socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of her awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on technical merit and mission necessity over socioeconomic preferences, while still adhering to all statutory requirements for fair and transparent acquisition practices. Martin’s primary NAICS focus lies in Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996), and Electronic Computer Manufacturing (334111), underscoring her specialization in procuring marine vessels, hydraulic and control systems, and ruggedized computing hardware essential for NOAA’s field operations and data infrastructure. Her domain expertise centers on acquiring mission-critical systems that support oceanographic surveying, weather monitoring, and coastal resilience initiatives.