Tameka E. Long

Tameka E. Long serves as a key procurement professional within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), supporting the agency’s mission to advance environmental science through strategic acquisitions of specialized instrumentation, data systems, and environmental services. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts aligned with NOAA’s operational needs in oceanic and atmospheric monitoring, focusing on the acquisition of scientific sensors, environmental management solutions, and technical support services critical to climate resilience and maritime safety. Her procurement activities are deeply integrated into NOAA’s research and operational infrastructure, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities through compliant, transparent contracting practices. Long maintains consistent relationships with a select group of 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 partnerships reflect a balanced mix of academic, small business, and specialized service providers, indicating a preference for vendors with proven expertise in environmental compliance, data systems integration, and field-based operational support. Her contracting patterns suggest collaborative, long-term engagements grounded in technical specificity and mission alignment rather than volume-based procurement. A defining feature of Long’s procurement strategy is her strong emphasis on small business participation, with nearly 80% of awards designated for Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate commitment to fostering economic opportunity and enhancing innovation through socioeconomic contracting, prioritizing vendors certified under small business programs without reliance on large business set-asides or HUBZone preferences. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 334519 and 334513 for the manufacture of precision environmental measuring and industrial control devices, alongside 561730 for landscaping and 811219 for miscellaneous repair services, indicating a broad but targeted acquisition scope that supports both high-tech instrumentation and site-specific environmental maintenance. This blend underscores her expertise in procuring both advanced scientific equipment and ancillary services essential to NOAA’s coastal and marine operations.