Samantha Brown

Samantha Brown serves as a key procurement professional within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, supporting the agency’s mission to advance oceanic and atmospheric science through strategic acquisitions of technical services and specialized equipment. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on scientific consulting, environmental monitoring systems, and maintenance of precision instrumentation critical to NOAA’s observational infrastructure. Her work directly enables mission-critical capabilities in climate modeling, marine data collection, and atmospheric research, ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and agency modernization goals. Brown maintains consistent partnerships with leading defense and technical contractors including L3Harris Technologies, Raytheon Company, and General Dynamics Information Technology, who provide advanced sensor systems, data analytics platforms, and maritime support services. She also collaborates regularly with specialized marine contractors such as Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors and I.M. Systems Group, Inc., reflecting a strong emphasis on integrated scientific and engineering solutions for NOAA’s fleet and field operations. Her contracting approach prioritizes technical excellence, lifecycle support, and mission-readiness across complex, high-stakes environments. Her procurement patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 75% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a meaningful 25% commitment to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This balanced approach ensures broad market access while fostering innovation from qualified small firms without compromising operational requirements. She does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead favoring broad-based small business participation through unrestricted competitions with small business subcontracts. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), reflecting heavy demand for environmental modeling, data interpretation, and systems integration expertise. She also procures electronic equipment maintenance under NAICS 811210 and, notably, veterinary services under NAICS 541940—indicating support for NOAA’s marine mammal and fisheries health programs. Her domain expertise spans marine technology, remote sensing, and environmental data systems, making her a critical link between scientific needs and acquisition execution.