Sharon J Balilea

Sharon J. Balilea serves as a Contracting Officer within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), where she manages the acquisition of critical technical services supporting the agency’s mission to advance environmental science, climate resilience, and oceanic monitoring. She is responsible for the full lifecycle procurement of complex information technology and data systems, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and alignment with NOAA’s strategic priorities in Earth system observation and predictive modeling. Her acquisitions primarily support scientific research, data analytics, and operational infrastructure essential to weather forecasting and marine ecosystem management. Balilea maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of experienced 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 partners provide specialized expertise in software development, environmental data systems, and scientific support services. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and long-term vendor collaboration, fostering reliable delivery of mission-critical technical solutions. Her contracting activity reflects a 100% non-set-aside profile, indicating a focus on full and open competition rather than socioeconomic set-asides. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB designations, her approach ensures rigorous evaluation of technical capability and past performance across all offerors, maintaining a level playing field while upholding federal acquisition integrity. Balilea’s portfolio is exclusively focused on NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), encompassing custom software development, data integration, cloud-based modeling platforms, and scientific computing services. She procures advanced IT solutions that enable NOAA’s environmental sensors, satellite data processing, and predictive analytics systems, demonstrating deep familiarity with the technical demands of oceanic and atmospheric research infrastructure. Her expertise lies in aligning commercial IT capabilities with complex federal scientific requirements.