Dennis Chan

Dennis Chan serves as a Contract Specialist within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), supporting the agency’s mission to advance scientific understanding of oceanic, atmospheric, and coastal systems through strategic procurement of specialized goods and services. He manages the full lifecycle of federal contracts, from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration, with a focus on technical acquisitions supporting environmental monitoring, marine research, and coastal infrastructure resilience. His work ensures compliance with FAR regulations while aligning procurement activities with NOAA’s scientific and operational priorities, particularly in data collection systems, environmental modeling tools, and field instrumentation. Chan maintains consistent relationships with a diverse pool 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, non-profit, and small business entities delivering specialized services in environmental management, equipment maintenance, and research support. His contracting approach emphasizes collaboration with vendors possessing niche technical expertise, often engaging firms with proven experience in marine and atmospheric science domains. A strong advocate for socioeconomic equity, Chan consistently prioritizes Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately two-thirds of his awards directed to small businesses. This pattern underscores a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small and emerging vendors in federal environmental contracting, fostering innovation and local economic development through inclusive procurement practices. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 621111 (physician offices), 811310 (commercial machinery repair), and 336611 (shipbuilding and repair), reflecting a unique blend of health services, industrial maintenance, and maritime infrastructure needs. These categories support NOAA’s operational fleet, environmental health initiatives, and field equipment sustainment, demonstrating his expertise in managing complex, cross-sector acquisitions aligned with scientific mission requirements.