Torrie Jones

Torrie Jones serves as a Contract Specialist within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), where they play a critical role in executing procurements that advance the agency’s mission of environmental monitoring, climate resilience, and oceanic research. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of acquisition activities—from needs assessment and market research to contract award and administration—Jones ensures compliance with federal regulations while aligning procurement decisions with NOAA’s scientific and operational priorities. Their portfolio primarily consists of professional services contracts supporting environmental data collection, modeling, and ecosystem analysis, with a strong emphasis on technical consulting and field-based research support. Jones maintains established relationships with a select group of experienced 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 preference for organizations with demonstrated expertise in environmental science, data analytics, and coastal system assessment. The contracting patterns indicate a reliance on long-standing, high-capability vendors with proven technical capabilities in NOAA’s specialized domains, suggesting a focus on quality and continuity over broad competition. Jones’s procurement activity is exclusively non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition, reflecting a mission-driven emphasis on selecting the most technically qualified providers regardless of socioeconomic status. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through set-asides, the agency’s reliance on specialized environmental consultants naturally includes a mix of small and mid-sized firms with niche technical expertise. The primary NAICS classification underpinning Jones’s acquisitions is 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services), indicating a deep specialization in scientific advisory, environmental impact assessment, and data-driven ecosystem management. Procurements center on expert-led services for marine monitoring, climate modeling, and coastal resilience planning, requiring contractors with advanced analytical capabilities and domain-specific knowledge in oceanographic and atmospheric sciences.