Michelle A. Sandoval

Michelle A. Sandoval serves as a Purchasing Agent for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), where she plays a critical role in executing procurements that support the agency’s mission of environmental monitoring, oceanographic research, and climate resilience. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions for scientific instrumentation, technical consulting services, and specialized manufacturing solutions essential to NOAA’s data collection and predictive modeling capabilities. Her work ensures timely delivery of mission-critical equipment and expert services aligned with federal acquisition regulations and agency strategic priorities. Sandoval maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including the 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 preference for specialized vendors capable of delivering high-precision environmental monitoring systems, analytical laboratory instruments, and technical advisory services. Her procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical proficiency, and compliance with federal standards, fostering long-term collaborations grounded in performance and regulatory adherence. While the majority of her acquisitions are unrestricted, Sandoval demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 29% of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She actively leverages socioeconomic programs to expand opportunities for qualified small businesses, aligning with NOAA’s broader goals of inclusive economic growth and workforce development in science and technology sectors. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 541690 and 541990 for scientific and technical consulting, 339999 for miscellaneous manufacturing, and 334513/334516 for industrial measurement and analytical instrument manufacturing. These categories reflect her expertise in acquiring advanced environmental sensors, field-deployable monitoring systems, and laboratory-grade equipment critical to NOAA’s operational and research missions.