HIlmar Sourwine

Hilmar K. Sourwine serves as a Contract Specialist within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), where he plays a pivotal role in executing complex procurements that support the agency’s mission of environmental monitoring, climate resilience, and oceanographic research. He manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for professional, scientific, and technical services, with a focus on IT modernization, data systems, and environmental consulting. His work ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning contract awards with NOAA’s strategic priorities in marine science and atmospheric observation. Sourwine maintains consistent working relationships with a diverse set 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 institutions, specialized environmental consultants, and service providers with expertise in data management and technical support. His procurement approach emphasizes collaboration with vendors possessing niche technical capabilities relevant to NOAA’s scientific infrastructure and operational systems. A strong advocate for small business participation, Sourwine consistently prioritizes Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 57% of his awards designated for small businesses. This pattern underscores his commitment to fostering economic opportunity and expanding the pool of qualified vendors capable of supporting NOAA’s mission-critical functions. His contracting decisions reflect a deliberate strategy to enhance competition and inclusivity within the federal acquisition landscape. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS codes related to computer services and scientific consulting, particularly 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), 541513 (Computer Facilities Management Services), and 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services). He regularly procures IT infrastructure support, environmental data analytics, modeling services, and systems integration solutions that underpin NOAA’s observational networks and predictive science platforms.