Jason S Niederwerder

Jason S. Niederwerder serves as a Contract Specialist within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), supporting the agency’s mission to advance scientific understanding of oceanic, atmospheric, and coastal systems through strategic procurement of technical services and specialized equipment. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, ensuring compliance with FAR and agency-specific regulations while aligning contract actions with NOAA’s priorities in environmental monitoring, data collection, and research infrastructure. His portfolio primarily encompasses professional, scientific, and technical services, along with niche manufacturing and construction-related contracts critical to sustaining NOAA’s operational capabilities. Niederwerder maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including Tronconi Segarra & Associates LLP, JNB Services LLC, and The Regents of the University of Colorado, reflecting a preference for established firms with proven expertise in environmental science, engineering, and institutional research support. His procurement patterns indicate collaboration with vendors capable of delivering complex, mission-critical solutions—from oceanographic instrumentation to facility upgrades—often requiring specialized technical knowledge and regulatory adherence. While the majority of his acquisitions are conducted as unrestricted competitions (78.3%), he demonstrates a meaningful commitment to small business participation, with 21.7% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate effort to foster competition among small businesses without reliance on specialized socioeconomic programs like 8(a) or HUBZone. His primary NAICS focus areas include 238220 (plumbing, heating, and HVAC contractors), 334511 (nautical and aerospace system manufacturing), and 541990 (professional scientific services), underscoring his expertise in procuring infrastructure support, sensor and instrumentation systems, and applied research services essential to NOAA’s environmental monitoring and forecasting missions.