Lauren Oubre

Lauren Oubre supports the NASA Shared Services Center in managing mission-critical procurement activities that sustain NASA’s scientific and operational infrastructure. She oversees the acquisition of high-precision analytical instruments, specialized software systems, and engineered IT services essential to advancing space research and data analytics. Her work directly enables the agency’s capacity to conduct cutting-edge aeronautics and space exploration by ensuring timely access to technically complex, mission-enabling solutions. Oubre handles a diverse portfolio of contracts under FAR Part 15, with emphasis on competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements requiring rigorous technical evaluation and compliance with NASA-specific acquisition policies. She maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including NEXTROW INC and PENN OAK SERVICES LLC, both of which provide specialized technical support, software development, and instrumentation services. These partnerships reflect a pattern of sustained collaboration with vendors capable of delivering customized, high-reliability solutions under stringent space-grade standards. Oubre’s procurement approach prioritizes vendor performance, technical fidelity, and compliance with federal cybersecurity and data integrity requirements, fostering long-term vendor engagement grounded in accountability and mission alignment. Her contracting activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 81.4% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on technical merit and market capability over socioeconomic classifications. Nevertheless, she consistently supports small business participation, with 18.6% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating balanced compliance with federal small business goals while maintaining mission-critical performance standards. Oubre’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 513210 (Software Publishers) and 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), reflecting heavy investment in mission-critical software development and data analytics platforms. She also frequently procures equipment under NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing), underscoring her expertise in acquiring advanced scientific instrumentation and high-performance computing systems essential to NASA’s research infrastructure.