Jamie MacGillis

Jamie MacGillis serves as a key procurement professional within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), overseeing acquisitions that directly support the agency’s mission of environmental monitoring, climate resilience, and oceanic research. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of contracting actions, MacGillis specializes in securing technical services that enhance NOAA’s capacity for data collection, environmental modeling, and coastal system analysis. Their portfolio is exclusively focused on environmental consulting services, ensuring that scientific and operational needs are met through expert-led assessments, field studies, and analytical support for marine and atmospheric programs. MacGillis maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including Tronconi Segarra & Associates LLP, JNB Services LLC, Pure Enviro-Management, LLC, and the Regents of the University of Colorado. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with deep expertise in environmental science, ecological assessment, and data-driven compliance services. The working relationships are characterized by long-term engagement, repeat award patterns, and a reliance on vendors capable of delivering specialized, science-based deliverables under complex regulatory frameworks. All acquisitions managed by MacGillis are fully set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, reflecting a robust and unwavering commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. There is no use of large business set-asides or unrestricted competitions; every procurement is structured to maximize opportunities for small, independently owned firms with proven environmental capabilities. This approach aligns with federal mandates while fostering innovation through agile, niche providers. The sole NAICS code utilized is 541620, Environmental Consulting Services, indicating a laser focus on professional services related to environmental impact assessments, ecosystem monitoring, water quality analysis, and climate adaptation planning. MacGillis procures technical expertise in remote sensing interpretation, coastal zone management, and NOAA-compliant data validation systems, ensuring that contracted work directly advances the agency’s scientific integrity and operational readiness.