Lynne B. Phipps

Lynne B. Phipps serves as a key procurement professional within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), supporting the agency’s mission to advance environmental science through strategic acquisitions of advanced instrumentation and data systems. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on scientific equipment, environmental monitoring technologies, and research support services critical to oceanographic, atmospheric, and coastal observation programs. Her work ensures NOAA maintains operational readiness in weather forecasting, marine ecosystem monitoring, and climate resilience initiatives by securing mission-critical hardware and software solutions aligned with federal acquisition regulations. Phipps maintains consistent relationships with a select group of contractors specializing in precision instrumentation and environmental management services, including Tronconi Segarra & Associates LLP, JNB Services LLC, and Pure Enviro-Management, LLC. She also collaborates with academic and research entities such as The Regents of the University of Colorado, reflecting a preference for partners with technical expertise in sensor development, data acquisition systems, and environmental compliance. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical capability and regulatory compliance. A strong advocate for small business participation, Phipps consistently prioritizes Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over half of her acquisitions designated for small businesses. She also supports Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals and fostering diversity in NOAA’s supplier base. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS codes related to industrial measurement and control systems, including 334513 and 334511, reflecting expertise in procuring scientific instruments for environmental sensing, navigation, and process control. She frequently acquires specialized equipment for ocean buoys, atmospheric sensors, and marine data loggers, underscoring deep technical familiarity with the instrumentation needs of NOAA’s operational and research programs.