Jamie Abu Shakrah

Jamie Abu Shakrah serves as a primary contracting professional within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, responsible for managing complex procurements that advance NOAA’s mission in oceanic and atmospheric science. They oversee the acquisition of technical services critical to environmental monitoring, climate research, and operational system modernization, ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and strategic agency priorities. Their portfolio centers on scientific and technical consulting, research and development, and specialized support services that enable data-driven decision-making across NOAA’s operational domains. Abu Shakrah maintains consistent partnerships with leading defense and scientific contractors including L3Harris Technologies, Raytheon Company, and General Dynamics Information Technology, reflecting a preference for established industry leaders with proven capabilities in advanced instrumentation, systems integration, and mission-critical analytics. They also engage specialized marine and environmental service providers such as Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors and I.M. Systems Group, fostering long-term vendor relationships grounded in technical excellence and mission alignment. These collaborations support high-complexity, performance-based acquisitions requiring deep domain expertise. Their contracting approach prioritizes open competition, with 77.3% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic preferences. Nevertheless, they actively support small business participation, with over 20% of awards directed to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and a modest but deliberate allocation to 8(a) competed contracts, demonstrating balanced compliance with federal socioeconomic goals. The majority of their procurements fall under NAICS 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services) and 541715 (Research and Development in Physical and Engineering Sciences), underscoring expertise in environmental modeling, sensor systems, data analytics, and operational support for oceanographic and atmospheric research. They routinely acquire services related to environmental consulting, scientific instrumentation, and transportation support for research vessels and field operations, reinforcing NOAA’s scientific infrastructure and data collection capabilities.