Jennifer Peters

Jennifer Peters serves as the primary procurement lead for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical scientific, technical, and operational services that support oceanic, atmospheric, and coastal research. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts aligned with NOAA’s mandate to advance environmental monitoring, predictive modeling, and maritime safety, with a focus on instrumentation, data systems, and specialized technical support. Her acquisitions typically involve complex scientific equipment, analytical services, and infrastructure support essential to NOAA’s observational networks and research initiatives. Peters maintains consistent partnerships with a select group 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 relationships reflect a preference for organizations with proven expertise in environmental science, technical consulting, and specialized instrumentation support. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term collaboration with vendors capable of delivering high-precision, mission-aligned solutions under stringent federal compliance standards. Her procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 77.4% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, while maintaining a robust 22.6% commitment to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Though she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her consistent use of small business set-asides demonstrates a deliberate effort to foster innovation and capacity-building among qualified small firms in the environmental and technical services sectors. Peters’ primary NAICS focus areas include 334511 for marine and aeronautical instrumentation manufacturing, 541990 for professional scientific services, and 488190 for air transportation support activities. Her acquisitions center on advanced sensor systems, environmental data analytics, oceanographic instrumentation, and technical support for NOAA’s observing platforms, reflecting deep expertise in geospatial and atmospheric science procurement.