Nicholas Brown

Nicholas G. Brown supports the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s procurement mission by managing complex acquisitions aligned with NOAA’s scientific and operational priorities. Though his official title is not listed, his contracting activities center on professional, technical, and specialized services critical to oceanic and atmospheric research, environmental monitoring, and coastal infrastructure resilience. He routinely handles contract actions for scientific consulting, data system development, and specialized equipment procurement, ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and agency strategic goals in climate science and marine stewardship. Brown 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, technical services, and niche environmental contracting capabilities, indicating a preference for organizations with domain-specific expertise in marine science, environmental compliance, and instrumentation support. His contracting patterns suggest collaborative, project-based engagements with entities capable of delivering high-integrity data collection and analytical services. His procurement portfolio demonstrates a strong emphasis on small business participation, with over 40% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and a modest but consistent use of HUBZone set-asides. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, his consistent allocation to small businesses underscores a deliberate commitment to fostering innovation and economic inclusion within NOAA’s supplier ecosystem. Brown’s primary NAICS focus areas include 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), and 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing), reflecting a technical specialization in environmental instrumentation, data analytics, and marine research support. He frequently procures services related to oceanographic sensor deployment, coastal monitoring systems, and scientific advisory contracts, demonstrating deep engagement with the environmental science and technical services sectors.