Linda L. Jacobs

Linda L. Jacobs serves as a Contract Specialist within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), where she manages the acquisition of specialized scientific and technical services critical to NOAA’s mission of environmental monitoring, oceanographic research, and atmospheric forecasting. She plays a pivotal role in executing full lifecycle procurement activities, from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and alignment with NOAA’s strategic priorities in marine science and climate resilience. Her portfolio primarily encompasses high-precision instrumentation, data systems, and professional technical services supporting operational and research missions. Jacobs 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 blend of academic, technical services, and niche manufacturing vendors, often engaged for specialized environmental monitoring systems, data analysis platforms, and field support services. Her approach emphasizes long-term collaboration with vendors possessing proven expertise in oceanic and atmospheric technologies. Her contracting patterns show a strong preference for total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, with 35.3% of awards reserved for small businesses, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding socioeconomic participation. While the majority of acquisitions are unrestricted, she actively prioritizes small business engagement to foster innovation and diversity in NOAA’s vendor base. Jacobs’ primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334511, encompassing the acquisition of advanced nautical and detection systems, alongside significant activity in professional scientific services (NAICS 541990) and communications equipment manufacturing. Her technical domain expertise centers on sensor systems, oceanographic instrumentation, and data acquisition platforms essential to NOAA’s observational infrastructure and predictive modeling capabilities.