Tiarra A. Leysath

Tiarra A. Leysath serves as a Contract Specialist within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), supporting the agency’s mission to advance environmental science through strategic acquisitions of technical and analytical services. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions, from requirements definition and market research to contract award and administration, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and NOAA’s operational priorities. Her portfolio primarily encompasses information technology, data systems, and scientific support services critical to oceanic and atmospheric research, climate modeling, and coastal resilience initiatives. Leysath maintains consistent working relationships with a diverse set 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 blend of academic, nonprofit, and private-sector providers delivering specialized technical, environmental, and administrative services. Her procurement approach emphasizes collaboration with vendors possessing domain expertise in environmental data management and scientific computing, fostering long-term, performance-based vendor relationships aligned with NOAA’s mission-critical needs. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a balanced commitment to socioeconomic objectives, with nearly half of her awards structured as small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and an additional 14.3% designated for 8(a) competed contracts. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses while maintaining competitive integrity and mission readiness. She actively leverages small business programs to cultivate innovation and resilience within NOAA’s supplier base. Leysath’s procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), reflecting her specialization in custom software development, data analytics, and IT infrastructure support for environmental monitoring systems. She also regularly procures services under NAICS 513210 (Software Publishers) and 561920 (Convention and Trade Show Organizers), indicating engagement with both technical software solutions and scientific outreach initiatives. Her expertise lies in acquiring mission-enabling digital tools that enhance NOAA’s capacity for real-time environmental observation and public service delivery.