Stephanie Long

Stephanie Long supports the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in executing strategic procurement initiatives aligned with the agency’s mission to advance environmental science and maritime safety. Though her formal title is not listed, her procurement activities center on acquiring specialized scientific instrumentation, technical services, and infrastructure support critical to oceanic and atmospheric research. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts involving analytical laboratory equipment, environmental monitoring systems, and professional technical services, ensuring acquisitions align with federal procurement regulations and NOAA’s operational priorities in climate resilience and data-driven science. Her contractor relationships are anchored in partnerships with firms specializing in scientific and technical services, including Tronconi Segarra & Associates LLP, JNB Services LLC, and Pure Enviro-Management, LLC, alongside academic and institutional entities like The Regents of the University of Colorado. These relationships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in environmental instrumentation, data analytics, and field-based research support. Long consistently engages with both small and large firms, fostering collaborative, performance-driven partnerships that emphasize technical precision and mission alignment. A significant portion of her acquisitions—44.7%—are set aside for total small business participation under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting. While no specific 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB preferences are dominant, her pattern reflects a deliberate focus on expanding opportunities for small businesses capable of delivering high-value scientific and technical solutions. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334516 (analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing) and 541990 (other professional, scientific, and technical services), indicating deep engagement with the procurement of precision environmental sensors, data collection systems, and specialized research support services. Her expertise lies in acquiring mission-critical technologies that enable NOAA’s observational networks and predictive modeling capabilities.