Jane Bu

Jane Bu serves as a key procurement professional within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, supporting the agency’s mission to advance oceanic and atmospheric science through strategic acquisitions of technical and scientific services. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on engineering services, research and development, and software solutions critical to environmental monitoring, climate modeling, and data infrastructure modernization. Her work ensures that NOAA’s scientific capabilities are sustained through timely, compliant, and mission-aligned contracting practices, often interfacing with federal science and technology stakeholders to align acquisition strategy with operational priorities. Jane maintains consistent partnerships with leading defense and science contractors including L3Harris Technologies, Raytheon Company, and General Dynamics Information Technology, who provide advanced instrumentation, data systems, and analytical platforms. She also collaborates with specialized marine and engineering firms such as Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors and I.M. Systems Group, reflecting a preference for vendors with deep domain expertise in oceanographic systems, sensor integration, and field-deployable technology. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor, performance-based outcomes, and long-term vendor reliability over transactional procurement. Her procurement patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 85.7% of awards issued without set-aside designations, indicating a focus on technical merit and capability rather than socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation remains a secondary priority at 14.3%, it is primarily channeled through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, aligning with NOAA’s need for agile, specialized technical support. Jane’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) and 541715 (Research and Development), with significant activity in software publishing (513210) and management consulting (541618). She routinely acquires oceanographic sensors, climate modeling software, data analytics platforms, and marine infrastructure support services, demonstrating deep expertise in scientific instrumentation and environmental data systems procurement.