Georgia J. Barrett

Georgia J. Barrett serves as a Contract Specialist within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), where she plays a critical role in executing complex procurements that support the agency’s mission of environmental monitoring, climate resilience, and oceanographic research. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisition actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—focusing on professional, scientific, and technical services essential to NOAA’s data collection, modeling, and infrastructure operations. Her portfolio primarily supports mission-critical systems involving environmental data processing, remote sensing, and coastal resilience initiatives, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and agency-specific technical requirements. Barrett 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, consulting, and specialized service providers with demonstrated expertise in environmental science, data systems, and technical support. Her contracting patterns indicate a preference for long-term, performance-based engagements with vendors who bring niche technical capabilities in oceanic and atmospheric research domains. Her procurement strategy reflects a strong emphasis on small business participation, with nearly 37% of her awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of her actions remain open to all competitors, she actively leverages socioeconomic programs to foster innovation and capacity-building among qualified small firms, aligning with NOAA’s broader commitment to inclusive contracting. Barrett’s primary NAICS focus areas include 511210 (Software Publishers), 423430 (Computer and Peripheral Equipment Wholesalers), and 541519 (Other Computer-Related Services), underscoring her specialization in procuring software solutions, data infrastructure, and technical consulting services. She routinely acquires advanced computing systems, environmental modeling tools, and integrated data platforms critical to NOAA’s scientific operations and real-time environmental forecasting capabilities.