Jeremy P. Morris

Jeremy P. Morris serves as a Contract Specialist within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), where he plays a pivotal role in executing procurement strategies aligned with the agency’s mission to advance environmental science and coastal resilience. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions spanning construction, technical services, and specialized equipment maintenance, ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations and supporting NOAA’s operational infrastructure for oceanic and atmospheric research. His work directly enables the deployment of critical monitoring systems, facility upgrades, and scientific support services essential to national weather forecasting and marine ecosystem protection. Morris maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors, including 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 blend of specialized engineering, environmental management, and institutional research capabilities, with a focus on firms capable of delivering complex, mission-critical services under stringent federal standards. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, technical proficiency, and long-term vendor collaboration to meet NOAA’s evolving scientific and operational needs. A strong advocate for small business participation, Morris consistently prioritizes Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over half of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. He also actively supports Women-Owned Small Businesses and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, reflecting a deliberate socioeconomic strategy to broaden vendor diversity and enhance competition. His contracting patterns demonstrate a balanced commitment to both small business inclusion and open competition, aligning with federal goals while maintaining program integrity. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), reflecting a significant emphasis on facility infrastructure for NOAA laboratories and coastal stations. He also frequently procures services under 541990 for professional scientific support and 811310 for specialized machinery maintenance, underscoring his expertise in technical domains critical to NOAA’s operational readiness and environmental monitoring capabilities.