Pauline Jaffe

Pauline L. Jaffe serves as a Contract Specialist within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), supporting the agency’s mission to advance environmental science through strategic acquisitions of technical services and specialized equipment. She manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions, from requirements validation and market research to contract award and administration, with a focus on scientific, engineering, and data-driven solutions. Her portfolio encompasses complex procurements for oceanic and atmospheric monitoring systems, environmental consulting, and information technology services critical to NOAA’s research, forecasting, and coastal resilience initiatives. Jaffe 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, small business, and specialized technical vendors, indicating a preference for firms with domain expertise in environmental science, data analytics, and instrumentation. Her contracting patterns emphasize collaboration with entities capable of delivering high-precision, mission-critical solutions aligned with NOAA’s scientific objectives. While the majority of her acquisitions are unrestricted, Jaffe demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately 30% of her portfolio allocated to small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, including targeted opportunities for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. Her socioeconomic contracting approach supports equitable access while ensuring competitive, high-quality outcomes. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS codes 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), 541690 and 541611 (Scientific and Management Consulting Services), and 334511 (Nautical and Aeronautical Instrument Manufacturing). These reflect a technical specialization in environmental data systems, operational consulting, and sensor technology procurement—core enablers of NOAA’s observational and predictive infrastructure.