Sharon Clisso

Sharon Clisso 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 monitoring, climate resilience, and maritime safety. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for mission-critical systems, including advanced instrumentation, data collection platforms, and operational support services essential to oceanic and atmospheric research. Her portfolio emphasizes technical, science-driven contracts that align with NOAA’s strategic priorities in ecosystem protection and predictive modeling, requiring deep familiarity with federal acquisition regulations and performance-based contracting methodologies. Clisso maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including the 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, environmental, and technical service providers, indicating a preference for organizations capable of delivering specialized scientific, analytical, and operational support. Her procurement approach fosters long-term collaboration with vendors possessing domain expertise in environmental systems and data infrastructure. A strong advocate for small business participation, Clisso consistently prioritizes Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 54% of her awards designated for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity while leveraging the agility and innovation of smaller firms in meeting NOAA’s technical needs. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising mission effectiveness. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation), followed by aircraft systems manufacturing categories (336411–336413) and navigation instrument manufacturing (334511). These reflect her specialization in procuring airborne sensors, atmospheric monitoring equipment, and related aerospace support services critical to NOAA’s satellite, radar, and field research operations.