Claude F. Bordelon

Claude Bordelon serves as a Senior Contract Specialist within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), where he plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisition strategies aligned with the agency’s mission to advance environmental science and maritime safety. He manages full-cycle contracting for technical services critical to NOAA’s operational infrastructure, particularly in data systems, predictive modeling, and environmental monitoring technologies. His work ensures timely procurement of mission-critical solutions that support oceanographic research, weather forecasting, and coastal resilience initiatives, adhering strictly to federal acquisition regulations and agency-specific compliance frameworks. Bordelon maintains consistent procurement relationships with a select group of specialized 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 preference for organizations with demonstrated expertise in scientific computing, environmental data systems, and technical consulting. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, leveraging competitive procedures and long-term vendor collaboration to ensure technical fidelity and mission alignment. Bordelon’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong orientation toward full and open competition, with no set-asides applied across his awarded contracts. While he does not prioritize socioeconomic categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, his focus remains on securing the highest technical capability and operational readiness, consistent with NOAA’s mission-critical needs. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services) and 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), where he acquires advanced software development, data analytics platforms, and integrated modeling systems essential for NOAA’s Earth observation and forecasting operations. His domain expertise centers on high-performance computing environments, geospatial data integration, and real-time environmental sensor networks, ensuring that acquired technologies directly enhance scientific accuracy and public safety outcomes.