Steven Fuller

Steve Fuller serves as a Contract Specialist within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), where he plays a pivotal role in executing procurement actions that support the agency’s mission of environmental monitoring, oceanographic research, and coastal resilience. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions spanning professional, scientific, and technical services, with a focus on contracts that enable data collection, marine ecosystem analysis, and public engagement initiatives. His work ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement outcomes with NOAA’s strategic priorities in climate science and maritime safety. Steve routinely collaborates 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 preference for organizations with specialized expertise in environmental consulting, scientific communication, and event logistics for scientific outreach. His contracting patterns indicate consistent engagement with firms capable of delivering high-integrity, mission-critical services in niche technical domains. A strong advocate for small business participation, Steve consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately two-thirds of his awards designated for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate and sustained commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals, fostering opportunities for small, disadvantaged, and community-based vendors to contribute to NOAA’s scientific and operational objectives. His procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 713930 (Marinas), 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), and 561920 (Convention and Trade Show Organizers), underscoring his expertise in acquiring services related to marine infrastructure support, scientific research contracting, and public-facing environmental education events. He brings specialized knowledge in procuring technical services for oceanic and atmospheric data systems, environmental compliance, and science communication initiatives.