Rubie B. King

Rubie B. King serves as a Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), where she plays a critical role in executing procurements that support the agency’s mission of environmental science, oceanic research, and climate resilience. She manages a diverse portfolio of professional services contracts, primarily focused on scientific, technical, and administrative support functions essential to NOAA’s data collection, modeling, and coastal stewardship initiatives. Her acquisitions are structured to ensure compliance with federal contracting regulations while advancing mission-critical capabilities through timely and efficient contract award and administration. King maintains established working relationships with a range of vendors, including specialized consulting firms such as Tronconi Segarra & Associates LLP and JNB Services LLC, as well as research and technical service providers like The Regents of the University of Colorado and Pure Enviro-Management, LLC. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for experienced, mission-aligned contractors capable of delivering complex scientific, engineering, and management support services. She fosters collaborative vendor partnerships grounded in performance-based contracting principles and clear statement of work requirements. Her contracting activity demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over one-third of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of acquisitions are unrestricted, she actively leverages 8(a) competed opportunities to promote socioeconomic diversity in the vendor base, aligning with federal goals for equitable access to government contracting. King’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), with significant activity in management consulting (541611, 541618), engineering services (541330), and operational support services including lodging for field personnel (721110). Her expertise lies in procuring technical advisory services, environmental monitoring systems, data analysis tools, and logistical support essential to NOAA’s scientific operations and field missions.