Jeffrey D. Hale

Jeffrey D. Hale supports the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s procurement mission by managing acquisitions that advance scientific research, environmental monitoring, and public outreach capabilities. Though his formal title is not listed, his contracting activities center on professional services critical to NOAA’s mission of data-driven environmental stewardship. He routinely handles task orders and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts for technical, analytical, and communications support services, ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and agency priorities in oceanic and atmospheric science. Hale maintains consistent working relationships with a diverse set of contractors, including the Wisconsin Educational Communications Board, Tronconi Segarra & Associates LLP, JNB Services LLC, Pure Enviro-Management, LLC, and The Regents of the University of Colorado. These partnerships reflect a balanced approach to sourcing expertise—from academic research institutions and specialized consulting firms to small business service providers—emphasizing collaboration with entities capable of delivering high-quality, mission-critical support in communications, data analysis, and environmental management. His procurement patterns reveal a strong commitment to socioeconomic diversity, with nearly half of his awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and the other half open to all competitors. This balanced approach ensures broad market access while actively promoting opportunities for small businesses, including those certified under various socioeconomic programs, reinforcing NOAA’s mandate to foster equitable participation in federal contracting. Hale’s primary focus lies in NAICS categories 541910 (Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling), 541430 (Graphic Design Services), and 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), indicating a specialization in science communication, data visualization, and digital platform development. He procures services that translate complex environmental data into accessible public products, support outreach campaigns, and enhance digital infrastructure for climate and oceanographic information systems, demonstrating deep technical alignment with NOAA’s public engagement and data dissemination goals.