Nazanin Brown, Contracting Officer

Nazanin Brown serves as a Contract Specialist within the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), supporting the Department of Defense’s mission to deliver timely, accurate geospatial intelligence. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions for mission-critical technology and analytical services, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and strategic alignment with NGA’s modernization goals. Her portfolio primarily encompasses IT infrastructure, systems design, and research and development contracts that enhance the agency’s capacity to collect, process, and disseminate geospatial data. She plays a pivotal role in translating operational requirements into legally sound, performance-based solicitations that drive innovation and operational readiness. Brown maintains a consistent working relationship with ECS Federal, LLC, a trusted prime contractor delivering integrated geospatial IT solutions and facilities management services. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance outcomes, technical excellence, and mission alignment. She engages with contractors through competitive, full-and-open solicitations, fostering collaboration while maintaining rigorous oversight of contract execution and compliance. Her acquisition strategy reflects a strong preference for full-and-open competition, with 100% of her awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on technical capability and value over socioeconomic classifications. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her contracting decisions remain firmly rooted in merit-based selection criteria aligned with NGA’s technical needs. Brown’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 541513 (Computer Facilities Management Services) and 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), with significant activity in 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences) and 333316 (Surveying, Mapping, and Geodesy Equipment Manufacturing). She specializes in acquiring advanced geospatial analytics platforms, cloud-enabled data infrastructure, and mission-specific software development services that underpin NGA’s national security and humanitarian missions.