Natalie Colbert

Natalie Colbert serves as a Contracting Officer within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), where she manages complex procurements aligned with the agency’s mission to advance environmental science, climate resilience, and maritime safety. She oversees the acquisition of technical services and equipment critical to oceanic and atmospheric research, data systems, and coastal infrastructure support. Her portfolio primarily includes information technology, scientific research services, and specialized instrumentation procurement, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical operational needs. Colbert plays a pivotal role in translating NOAA’s scientific priorities into actionable contracting strategies that deliver high-integrity, mission-enabling solutions. Her key contractor relationships include 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 mix of academic institutions, specialized environmental consultants, and IT service providers with proven expertise in scientific data management, environmental modeling, and systems integration. Colbert cultivates long-term vendor relationships grounded in technical competence and regulatory compliance, often engaging firms with niche capabilities in marine science and remote sensing technologies. Colbert’s contracting patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 76.5% of awards issued without set-asides. However, she consistently supports small business participation, allocating 23.5% of awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While she does not prioritize specialized socioeconomic categories like 8(a) or HUBZone, her approach ensures meaningful opportunities for qualified small businesses in technical service sectors aligned with NOAA’s scientific objectives. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Other Computer Related Services (541519) and Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), reflecting her emphasis on custom software development, data analytics, and academic research collaborations. She also procures electronic computer manufacturing (334111) and custom programming services (541511), demonstrating deep technical expertise in scientific computing, sensor systems, and environmental data infrastructure.