Selena Brooks

Selena Brooks supports the Naval Oceanographic Office in executing mission-critical procurement activities that enable the collection, analysis, and modeling of oceanographic and geospatial data essential for naval operations. Though her official title is not publicly designated, her role centers on managing acquisitions for technical services and infrastructure that enhance maritime domain awareness, undersea warfare capabilities, and real-time environmental sensing. She handles a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning software development, systems integration, and facilities support, ensuring alignment with DoD standards for operational readiness and scientific accuracy. While specific contractor names are not available, Brooks engages with a broad spectrum of vendors offering specialized technical services, including custom programming, data modeling, and hardware solutions tailored to naval environmental requirements. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for agile, performance-based acquisitions that prioritize innovation and interoperability with existing naval systems. She routinely collaborates with firms capable of delivering rapid prototyping, sensor integration, and geospatial analytics under strict security and compliance frameworks. Brooks demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 21% of her acquisitions set aside for total small businesses under FAR 19.5. Although the majority of her contracts are unrestricted, her consistent use of small business set-asides signals a deliberate effort to foster competition and cultivate emerging vendors with niche expertise in oceanographic technologies. Her procurement approach aligns with DoD initiatives to expand the defense industrial base through socioeconomic contracting. Her primary NAICS focus areas include educational support services, custom computer programming, and facilities support, indicating a heavy reliance on workforce development, software customization, and infrastructure services. She procures services related to data visualization, environmental modeling software, seabed mapping systems, and technical training platforms—all critical to sustaining the Navy’s global oceanographic intelligence mission.