Jason Jenks

Jason Jenks serves as the primary procurement lead for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical scientific instrumentation, marine infrastructure, and environmental monitoring systems. He plays a central role in executing NOAA’s strategic objectives by securing advanced technologies that support oceanographic research, weather forecasting, and coastal resilience initiatives. His portfolio primarily encompasses complex procurements under FAR Part 15, including sealed bidding and negotiated contracts for specialized equipment, data collection platforms, and engineering services essential to sustaining NOAA’s operational and scientific missions. Jenks maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including Tronconi Segarra & Associates LLP for environmental compliance and engineering services, WISCONSIN EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD for educational and outreach infrastructure, and JNB Services LLC for technical support and logistics. He also collaborates regularly with Pure Enviro-Management, LLC and The Regents of the University of Colorado, reflecting a preference for partners with proven expertise in environmental science, instrumentation, and applied research. His contracting patterns emphasize long-term, performance-based partnerships with firms possessing niche technical capabilities in marine and atmospheric domains. A strong advocate for small business participation, Jenks consistently prioritizes Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 55% of his awards designated for small businesses. He actively leverages socioeconomic programs, including Women-Owned Small Business set-asides, to broaden vendor diversity while ensuring mission readiness. His procurement strategy reflects a deliberate balance between competitive small business engagement and the need for specialized technical capacity. His primary NAICS focus areas include Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), and Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220), indicating a specialization in procuring marine vessel systems, precision environmental sensors, and facility infrastructure critical to NOAA’s field operations and research stations. His expertise lies in acquiring high-reliability hardware and integrated systems for harsh marine environments.