Sue Bratton

Sue Bratton serves as a Contract Specialist within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex procurement actions that support the agency’s mission of environmental monitoring, climate resilience, and oceanographic research. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for scientific instrumentation, data systems, and technical services critical to NOAA’s observational networks and forecasting infrastructure. Her portfolio includes high-precision equipment, software development, and engineering support contracts aligned with federal acquisition regulations and agency-specific compliance standards. Bratton maintains consistent working relationships with a diverse set 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, small business, and specialized technical vendors engaged in environmental data systems, instrumentation manufacturing, and environmental compliance services. Her approach emphasizes collaborative vendor engagement, performance-based contracting, and adherence to technical specifications essential for mission-critical operations. Her procurement strategy demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 37% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and an additional 3.2% allocated to Women-Owned, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, and 8(a) certified firms. This balanced approach ensures broad economic opportunity while maintaining access to specialized capabilities required for NOAA’s scientific missions. Bratton’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS categories related to electronic component manufacturing, computer systems design services, and measuring and controlling device manufacturing, reflecting her expertise in acquiring advanced sensors, data acquisition systems, and environmental monitoring technologies. She also supports infrastructure-related services through contracts in highway construction and HVAC contracting, underscoring the interdisciplinary nature of NOAA’s operational needs and her ability to manage technically diverse procurements.