Shelley Neubert

Shelley Neubert 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 acquisition of specialized instrumentation, marine infrastructure, and technical services. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on the development, integration, and maintenance of environmental monitoring systems, oceanographic sensors, and vessel modernization programs. Her work directly enables NOAA’s operational capabilities in climate research, weather forecasting, and marine ecosystem stewardship, ensuring that procurement aligns with scientific and operational priorities across federal and regional programs. Neubert maintains established relationships with leading defense and marine technology contractors including L3Harris Technologies, Raytheon Company, and General Dynamics Information Technology, as well as specialized marine builders like Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors. These partnerships reflect a reliance on high-precision engineering firms capable of delivering ruggedized instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and shipbuilding services tailored to harsh maritime environments. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor, lifecycle support, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term vendor collaboration on mission-critical systems. A strong advocate for small business participation, Neubert consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides, with over half of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses under FAR 19.5. This pattern underscores a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for qualified small firms in the environmental technology and marine services sectors, promoting innovation and workforce diversity within NOAA’s supply chain. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334513 for scientific instrumentation, 336611 for shipbuilding and repair, and 335999 for specialized electrical components. She frequently acquires custom sensor arrays, underwater telemetry systems, and environmental data platforms, demonstrating deep expertise in the technical domains of oceanographic instrumentation, marine systems integration, and environmental data infrastructure.