Morie E Gunter-Henderson

Morie E. Gunter-Henderson serves as Lead Contract Specialist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex procurements that support the agency’s mission of environmental monitoring, climate resilience, and oceanographic research. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisition activities—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR, agency-specific policies, and federal socioeconomic objectives. Her portfolio primarily encompasses professional services, technical consulting, and operational support contracts critical to NOAA’s scientific infrastructure and data systems. Gunter-Henderson maintains consistent working relationships with a diverse set of contractors, 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 partnerships reflect a blend of academic institutions, specialized consulting firms, and service providers delivering expertise in environmental management, data analytics, and operational support. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and collaborative vendor engagement to meet NOAA’s mission-critical needs. Her procurement strategy reflects a strong emphasis on broad market access, with 72.4% of awards issued without set-asides, while still maintaining meaningful small business participation at 20.7% under Total Small Business Set-Asides and 3.5% each under 8(a) and HUBZone programs. This balanced approach ensures competitive rigor while advancing socioeconomic goals through deliberate inclusion of certified small and disadvantaged businesses. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 721110 (accommodations for field operations), 541611 and 541690 (administrative and technical consulting services), and 541511 (custom computer programming), underscoring her specialization in procuring scientific support, data systems development, and environmental management services. Her expertise lies in aligning acquisition strategy with NOAA’s technical demands in marine science, climate modeling, and coastal resilience initiatives.