Chyrette Copeland

Chyrette Copeland serves as a key procurement professional at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, supporting the agency’s mission to advance space science and Earth observation through strategic acquisition of specialized scientific and technical services. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on the development, integration, and operation of advanced instrumentation, data systems, and mission-critical software solutions. Her work directly enables the design and deployment of spacecraft sensors, analytical laboratory equipment, and deep-space communication networks, ensuring alignment with NASA’s strategic priorities in climate science and planetary exploration. Copeland handles complex, high-technical-acquisition programs requiring rigorous compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-specific performance standards. Her contractor relationships span a broad spectrum of industry partners, including engineering firms specializing in space-grade instrumentation, custom software developers, and analytical laboratory equipment manufacturers. She consistently engages with vendors possessing deep technical expertise in space-qualified systems and scientific data processing, fostering collaborative partnerships that prioritize innovation, reliability, and mission assurance. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, her procurement patterns reflect a preference for vendors with proven experience in aerospace-grade development and systems integration. Copeland’s contracting activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a mission-driven emphasis on technical capability over socioeconomic preferences, though her office remains compliant with all federal small business regulations. Her approach prioritizes selecting the most qualified offerors based on technical merit, past performance, and systems engineering proficiency. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334516 (analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing), 541511 (custom computer programming), 541370 (surveying and mapping services), and 517919 (other telecommunications services), underscoring her specialization in scientific data acquisition, geospatial analytics, and high-reliability software systems. She routinely procures flight software, sensor calibration tools, and mission control infrastructure, demonstrating deep domain expertise in space science and Earth observation technologies.