Nicole Frie

Nicole Frie supports the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in executing mission-critical procurement activities aligned with the agency’s scientific and environmental stewardship goals. Though her official title is not specified, her procurement profile indicates a central role in managing acquisitions for advanced instrumentation, environmental monitoring systems, and technical services essential to oceanic and atmospheric research. She handles a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning engineering services, specialized manufacturing, and data-driven solutions, ensuring that NOAA’s operational capabilities in weather forecasting, marine ecosystem monitoring, and coastal resilience are sustained through timely and compliant contracting practices. Frie maintains consistent working relationships with a select group 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 balanced approach between academic research institutions, specialized engineering firms, and environmental service providers, suggesting a preference for vendors with proven technical expertise in environmental data systems, sensor calibration, and field deployment support. Her contracting patterns indicate collaboration with organizations capable of delivering high-precision, field-tested solutions under stringent federal compliance standards. Her procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 65.2% of awards issued without set-asides, yet she maintains a robust commitment to small business participation, allocating 31.9% of contracts under Total Small Business Set-Asides and an additional 2.9% through 8(a) competed programs. This balance demonstrates a strategic effort to foster innovation from small, specialized firms while ensuring broad market access and competitive pricing. Frie’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing) and 541330 (Engineering Services), reflecting deep engagement with the development and integration of environmental sensors, data acquisition systems, and analytical instrumentation. She also frequently procures services under NAICS 511210, indicating strong demand for scientific data processing and modeling support. Her expertise lies in acquiring mission-critical technologies that enable NOAA’s real-time environmental monitoring and predictive modeling infrastructure.