Erica Eley

Erica Eley serves as a key procurement professional within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), supporting the agency’s mission to advance environmental science through strategic acquisitions of operational and analytical services. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on mission-critical support functions, particularly in food service operations and data-driven information systems. Her work directly enables NOAA’s field personnel, research teams, and coastal facilities to maintain operational continuity while advancing scientific objectives in marine and atmospheric research. Eley’s acquisitions are aligned with federal procurement standards and prioritize mission readiness, sustainability, and compliance with socioeconomic mandates. She 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 balanced approach between institutional providers and specialized small firms, with an emphasis on service delivery excellence in hospitality, environmental compliance, and scientific support. Her contracting patterns suggest a preference for long-term, performance-based agreements that ensure reliability and continuity across NOAA’s nationwide operations. Eley demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 66.7% of her awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster economic inclusion and leverage the agility of small firms in delivering tailored solutions. Her contracting behavior consistently prioritizes small business eligibility, aligning with NOAA’s broader goals to enhance diversity in its vendor base and strengthen community resilience through local economic engagement. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 722310 (Food Service Contractors), which accounts for two-thirds of her activity, indicating significant support for dining and catering services at NOAA facilities, research stations, and field operations. The remaining third centers on NAICS 511210, reflecting acquisitions of data processing, publishing, and information services critical to environmental modeling and public outreach. This dual specialization underscores her expertise in sustaining both human operational needs and scientific infrastructure.