Crystal Chun

Crystal Chun supports the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in executing mission-critical procurement activities aligned with scientific research, environmental monitoring, and operational infrastructure needs. While her formal title is not publicly designated, she plays a pivotal role in managing acquisitions for specialized technical services and equipment essential to NOAA’s oceanic, atmospheric, and coastal observation systems. Her portfolio primarily encompasses engineering services, precision instrumentation maintenance, industrial gas systems, and software solutions that enable data collection, modeling, and environmental analysis. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing NOAA’s strategic goals in climate resilience and marine stewardship. Chun maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors including Tronconi Segarra & Associates LLP, JNB Services LLC, Pure Enviro-Management, LLC, and The Regents of the University of Colorado. These partners provide niche expertise in environmental instrumentation repair, scientific data processing, and technical consulting services critical to NOAA’s field operations. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven technical capabilities in high-precision environmental systems, fostering long-term, performance-based partnerships that prioritize reliability and scientific accuracy. Her procurement approach demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 42.9% of her awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While no other socioeconomic set-asides (such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB) are predominant, her consistent use of small business set-asides signals a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for qualified small firms delivering specialized technical services to federal science missions. Chun’s primary NAICS focus areas—325120 (Industrial Gas Manufacturing), 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance), and 541330 (Engineering Services)—reflect her specialization in procuring hardware maintenance, environmental sensor calibration, and applied scientific engineering. She frequently acquires services related to atmospheric and oceanographic instrumentation, data acquisition software, and technical support systems that underpin NOAA’s real-time monitoring and predictive modeling capabilities.