Dena M. Gilmour

Dena M. Gilmour serves as a Purchasing Agent for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), where she supports the agency’s mission of advancing environmental science through strategic procurement of technical services and specialized equipment. Responsible for executing full-cycle acquisitions under FAR guidelines, she manages solicitations, evaluates proposals, and administers contracts for high-priority scientific and operational needs, including data systems, environmental monitoring tools, and analytical support services. Her work directly enables NOAA’s core functions in oceanographic research, weather forecasting, and coastal resilience by ensuring timely access to mission-critical resources. Gilmour maintains consistent working relationships with a select group 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 partnerships reflect a blend of academic, consulting, and technical service providers with proven expertise in environmental data management, compliance, and infrastructure support. Her procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical competence, and alignment with NOAA’s scientific objectives, fostering long-term collaborations built on performance and regulatory adherence. While the majority of her acquisitions are open to all competitors, Gilmour demonstrates a deliberate commitment to small business participation, with approximately 25% of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She actively leverages socioeconomic programs to expand opportunities for qualified small firms, aligning with NOAA’s broader goals of inclusive economic engagement and workforce development in environmental science sectors. Her primary procurement focus lies in three NAICS categories: 611420 (Computer Training), 335311 (Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing), and 541618 (Other Management Consulting Services). This reflects a technical portfolio centered on workforce development for scientific staff, specialized electrical systems for field instrumentation, and operational consulting to enhance data governance and environmental compliance across NOAA’s distributed operations.