Pamala Millbrook-Young

Pamala Millbrook-Young serves as a Contract Specialist within 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 science, oceanic research, and climate resilience. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal regulations and alignment with NOAA’s strategic priorities in data collection, modeling, and coastal infrastructure support. Her portfolio primarily encompasses professional, scientific, and technical services critical to advancing environmental monitoring systems and operational forecasting capabilities. She maintains established 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 environmental service providers, indicating a preference for technically proficient vendors capable of delivering high-integrity scientific and analytical support. Her contracting patterns suggest a focus on long-term, performance-based engagements rather than transactional purchases. While the majority of her acquisitions (90%) are conducted without set-asides, she consistently allocates approximately 10% of her portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to small business participation. Her socioeconomic contracting approach prioritizes capability and capacity over mandatory preferences, aligning with NOAA’s mission-driven procurement philosophy. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 541618 (Management Consulting), 541712 (Scientific R&D), 541990 (Other Professional Services), 423430 (Computer Equipment Wholesalers), and 517919 (Other Telecommunications), reflecting deep engagement with data systems, environmental modeling, and technical infrastructure. She routinely procures advanced analytical services, software integration, and scientific instrumentation—core enablers of NOAA’s Earth observation and prediction missions.