Jennifer Johnson

Jennifer A. Johnson serves as a Contract Specialist within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), where she plays a critical role in executing procurements that advance the agency’s mission of environmental stewardship, climate resilience, and oceanic research. She manages a diverse portfolio of professional services contracts, primarily supporting scientific, technical, and environmental monitoring initiatives. Her work ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement strategies with NOAA’s priorities in data collection, ecosystem analysis, and coastal infrastructure support. Johnson specializes in soliciting and awarding contracts for complex, mission-critical services that require technical expertise and regulatory precision. Johnson maintains consistent contracting relationships with a select group of vendors, 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 preference for organizations with proven capabilities in environmental consulting, scientific research, and technical services. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term collaboration with contractors who demonstrate subject-matter expertise in oceanic and atmospheric sciences, ensuring continuity and quality in deliverables critical to NOAA’s operational success. A significant portion of Johnson’s acquisitions are set aside for small businesses, with 38.9% designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, alongside 5.6% each for HUBZone and Women-Owned Small Business concerns. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to expanding economic opportunity within the federal marketplace while maintaining rigorous performance standards. She actively leverages socioeconomic programs to foster innovation and diversity among vendors serving NOAA’s technical missions. Her procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), with additional emphasis on environmental consulting (541620) and other scientific technical services (541690). She routinely acquires services related to environmental data analysis, field monitoring systems, and specialized instrumentation support, underscoring her deep alignment with NOAA’s scientific and operational needs.