Michelle Kouis

Michelle Kouis serves as a key procurement lead within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, overseeing acquisitions critical to NOAA’s mission of environmental monitoring and oceanic research. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts for advanced scientific instrumentation, data collection systems, and professional technical services that support atmospheric, marine, and coastal observation networks. Her work directly enables the deployment of mission-critical sensors, analytical equipment, and modeling tools essential to weather forecasting, climate resilience, and ecosystem protection. Kouis specializes in complex technical procurements requiring stringent compliance with federal acquisition regulations and scientific performance standards. She maintains consistent partnerships with a select group of specialized vendors, 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 relationships reflect a preference for organizations with proven expertise in environmental instrumentation, laboratory analysis, and applied research services. Kouis fosters collaborative contracting approaches that emphasize technical capability, data integrity, and long-term system sustainment, often engaging contractors in multi-year, performance-based task orders. A strong advocate for socioeconomic inclusion, Kouis prioritizes small business participation, with 64.3% of her awards set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. Her contracting patterns consistently favor small disadvantaged businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, and other HUBZone- or 8(a)-certified entities, aligning with NOAA’s broader equity and innovation goals. This commitment ensures diverse vendor engagement while maintaining high standards for technical delivery. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 334511 and 334516, reflecting deep expertise in procuring oceanic and atmospheric sensing systems, analytical laboratory instruments, and precision measurement devices. She also frequently engages services under NAICS 541990 for specialized scientific consulting and environmental modeling. Her technical domain spans marine instrumentation, remote sensing platforms, and coastal infrastructure support systems, making her a pivotal link between NOAA’s scientific objectives and the industrial capabilities that bring them to life.