Megan Whipple

Megan Whipple 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 technical, operational, and analytical services. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on environmental data systems, administrative support, and waste management solutions, ensuring alignment with NOAA’s priorities in marine ecosystem protection, climate resilience, and coastal infrastructure integrity. Her work directly enables mission-critical operations by securing specialized services that enhance observational capabilities, data integrity, and organizational efficiency across NOAA’s scientific and field programs. Whipple maintains consistent contracting relationships with a select group of vendors, including Tronconi Segarra & Associates LLP, JNB Services LLC, and The Regents of the University of Colorado, reflecting a preference for firms with proven expertise in environmental consulting, research support, and institutional collaboration. She frequently engages with specialized small businesses and academic partners capable of delivering tailored environmental management and technical advisory services, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in technical competence and regulatory compliance. Her procurement patterns show a strong emphasis on open competition, with 76.9% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, while maintaining a meaningful commitment to small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides (15.4%) and 8(a) competed awards (7.7%). This balanced approach ensures market competitiveness while supporting socioeconomic goals under FAR Part 19. Whipple’s primary NAICS focus areas include Solid Waste Collection (562111), Environmental Consulting Services (541620), and Administrative Management Consulting (541611), indicating a specialization in operational support, environmental compliance, and institutional efficiency services. She also procures services related to environmental data systems and renewable energy infrastructure, demonstrating technical fluency in domains critical to NOAA’s science-driven mission.