Joshua S. Helms

Joshua S. Helms serves as a Contract Specialist within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), where he plays a critical role in executing procurements that support the agency’s mission of environmental monitoring, climate resilience, and oceanographic research. He manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions, from requirement development and market research to solicitation, evaluation, and contract award, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and NOAA’s strategic priorities. His portfolio primarily encompasses technical services essential to data collection, modeling, and scientific analysis, enabling NOAA to maintain operational excellence in Earth system science. Helms maintains consistent working relationships with a select 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 preference for firms with demonstrated expertise in scientific computing, environmental data management, and research support services. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term collaboration with vendors who bring specialized technical capabilities and a proven track record in delivering mission-critical solutions under stringent federal standards. Helms’s procurement activity is entirely classified under “No Set-Aside,” indicating a focus on open competition rather than socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in his portfolio, his acquisitions remain fully compliant with all federal small business goals and encourage competition from all eligible sources, aligning with NOAA’s emphasis on technical merit and mission readiness. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), reflecting a strong demand for advanced computational services, software development, and data analytics supporting NOAA’s modeling and forecasting systems. He also regularly procures services under NAICS 541910 (Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling), primarily to support stakeholder engagement and public outreach initiatives tied to environmental programs. His domain expertise centers on information technology services that enhance scientific data integrity, visualization, and dissemination across federal and public platforms.