William E. Havens

William E. Havens serves as a key procurement lead within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), supporting the agency’s mission to advance oceanic, atmospheric, and coastal science through strategic acquisitions of specialized technical services and marine infrastructure. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on research support, environmental monitoring systems, and coastal resilience initiatives, ensuring alignment with NOAA’s scientific and operational priorities. His work spans the full acquisition lifecycle—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and performance oversight—enabling the agency to deploy cutting-edge instrumentation and analytical capabilities critical to climate modeling and marine ecosystem protection. Havens maintains consistent relationships with a select group of contractors, including Tronconi Segarra & Associates LLP, JNB Services LLC, and Pure Enviro-Management, LLC, which provide specialized environmental consulting, engineering, and technical services. He also frequently collaborates with academic institutions such as The Regents of the University of Colorado, leveraging their research expertise for NOAA’s scientific missions. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in marine technology and environmental compliance, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in technical reliability and regulatory adherence. A strong advocate for small business participation, Havens directs over 41% of his acquisitions toward total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small, disadvantaged firms. While no specific socioeconomic set-asides dominate his portfolio, his consistent use of small business set-asides reflects a strategic alignment with federal goals to enhance competition and innovation through diverse vendor engagement. His procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), reflecting NOAA’s need for vessel maintenance and marine platform modernization. He also routinely procures architectural and engineering services (NAICS 541310 and 541330) and specialized technical services (NAICS 541990), underscoring his expertise in supporting complex, mission-critical infrastructure and scientific operations across NOAA’s coastal and oceanic domains.