Jeanne Chun

Jeanne Chun supports procurement operations at NASA Ames Research Center, facilitating acquisitions that advance the agency’s mission in aeronautics, space exploration, and scientific innovation. She manages a diverse portfolio of research and development contracts, primarily focused on physical, engineering, and life sciences, as well as specialized technical services supporting advanced flight systems, autonomous navigation, and high-speed aerospace technologies. Her work ensures alignment with NASA’s strategic goals by securing cutting-edge capabilities from industry partners, often involving complex technical requirements in guidance systems, thermal protection, and computational modeling. She plays a critical role in translating scientific objectives into executable contracting actions that meet federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical timelines. Chun maintains consistent procurement relationships with Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, a key vendor providing specialized engineering and systems integration services. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established technical partners with proven expertise in aerospace R&D, though she also engages a range of professional service providers to support mission-specific needs. These partnerships are typically structured under performance-based, cost-reimbursement, or time-and-materials contracts, emphasizing technical rigor, innovation, and compliance with NASA’s stringent safety and performance standards. Her procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 85.7% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, reflecting a focus on technical merit and mission readiness over socioeconomic preferences. Nevertheless, she consistently incorporates Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to small business participation in high-impact technical domains. Chun’s primary NAICS focus includes Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (541715), as well as All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990), underscoring her specialization in advanced R&D, systems engineering, and technical consulting. She also procures specialized equipment and components related to aeronautical and space vehicle systems, reflecting deep expertise in navigation, guidance, and spacecraft subsystems procurement.