Lucy Brockinton

Lucy Brockinton supports the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s procurement mission by managing acquisitions critical to environmental monitoring, scientific research, and coastal resilience initiatives. Though her official title is not listed, her contracting activity centers on procuring advanced instrumentation, analytical laboratory equipment, and specialized services that enable NOAA’s mission of Earth system observation and data-driven decision-making. She handles a diverse portfolio of contract actions, including those for scientific hardware, environmental consulting, and logistical support services, ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and agency priorities in oceanic and atmospheric science. Brockinton maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including Tronconi Segarra & Associates LLP for environmental compliance and technical consulting, JNB Services LLC for operational support, Pure Enviro-Management, LLC for ecological services, and the Wisconsin Educational Communications Board for educational and outreach infrastructure. She also regularly collaborates with The Regents of the University of Colorado, indicating a strong partnership with academic research institutions. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for specialized vendors with proven expertise in marine and atmospheric science applications, fostering long-term, mission-aligned vendor relationships. A pronounced emphasis on small business participation characterizes her contracting approach, with 60% of her awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity for small, locally based firms while ensuring access to niche technical capabilities. Her portfolio shows minimal use of other socioeconomic categories, indicating a focused commitment to broad small business engagement rather than targeted programs like 8(a) or HUBZone. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334513 and 334516, reflecting a strong demand for industrial measurement instruments and analytical lab equipment used in environmental sensing and data acquisition. Additional activity in NAICS 561730 and 483114 underscores her role in securing landscaping and coastal transportation services that support field operations and facility maintenance, demonstrating a multidisciplinary approach to sustaining NOAA’s operational infrastructure.