Jerry Purcell

Jerry Purcell serves as a key procurement professional within the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, supporting the agency’s mission to ensure the safe and secure use of nuclear materials through strategic acquisition of technical and analytical services. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts centered on regulatory science, cybersecurity, and software development critical to nuclear facility oversight and licensing modernization. His work directly enables the NRC’s risk-informed decision-making by securing specialized services that enhance reactor safety assessments, inspection methodologies, and regulatory data systems. Purcell typically handles complex, high-stakes acquisitions requiring stringent compliance with federal nuclear standards and technical rigor. Purcell collaborates with a broad range of contractors, including software publishers, engineering services firms, and IT consultants with expertise in nuclear regulatory frameworks. His vendor partnerships emphasize technical proficiency in nuclear safety modeling, data analytics, and cybersecurity for critical infrastructure. He maintains consistent engagement with firms capable of delivering customized solutions aligned with NRC’s evolving regulatory needs, prioritizing vendors with demonstrated experience in nuclear industry compliance and federal technical procurement standards. His contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 82.6% of awards issued without set-aside constraints. However, he actively supports small business participation, allocating approximately 13% of opportunities to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and an additional 2.2% each to 8(a) and HUBZone programs. This balanced approach ensures competitive rigor while fostering innovation from economically disadvantaged and geographically targeted small businesses. Purcell’s procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), 511210 (Data Processing and Related Services), and 513210 (Software Publishers), reflecting heavy demand for custom software, data analytics platforms, and cybersecurity tools. He also routinely procures engineering services (541330) and academic research partnerships (611310) to support advanced regulatory science. His expertise lies in acquiring mission-critical technologies that underpin nuclear safety, regulatory compliance, and real-time monitoring systems for licensed facilities.