Ebrima F. Conteh

Ebrima F. Conteh serves as a Contract Specialist within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), supporting the agency’s mission to advance environmental science through strategic procurement of technical, operational, and administrative services. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions under FAR and agency-specific guidelines, focusing on non-defense, mission-critical contracts that enable oceanographic research, coastal monitoring, and data infrastructure development. His portfolio primarily encompasses consulting services, postproduction support, and facility-related procurement, ensuring alignment with NOAA’s scientific and operational priorities while maintaining strict compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Conteh maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including the 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, professional services, and niche environmental firms, indicating a preference for vendors with specialized expertise in scientific communication, environmental management, and institutional support services. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term collaboration with contractors capable of delivering high-integrity, mission-aligned solutions. A strong advocate for small business participation, Conteh consistently prioritizes Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with 75% of his acquisitions designated for small businesses. This pattern underscores a deliberate strategy to foster economic inclusion and expand the pool of qualified vendors capable of supporting NOAA’s technical and administrative needs. His socioeconomic contracting practices reflect a commitment to equitable opportunity and workforce development within the federal procurement ecosystem. His primary NAICS focus areas include 721110 (hotels and motels), 541611 (management consulting), and 512191 (teleproduction and postproduction services), revealing a procurement profile centered on logistical support for field operations, strategic planning services, and media production for public outreach and scientific dissemination. This unique combination highlights his expertise in procuring non-traditional but mission-critical services that underpin NOAA’s public engagement and data communication infrastructure.