Yolanda Jordan

Yolanda Jordan 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 scientific and environmental missions. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for research and development services, ensuring compliance with federal regulations while aligning contract outcomes with NOAA’s strategic priorities in oceanographic research, atmospheric modeling, and coastal resilience. Her portfolio primarily consists of non-commercial, performance-based contracts for technical services requiring specialized scientific expertise, often involving advanced instrumentation, data analytics, and predictive system development. Jordan maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of high-capacity 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 are characterized by long-term, mission-critical collaborations centered on scientific R&D, environmental monitoring, and analytical support. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical rigor, performance metrics, and contractor accountability to ensure deliverables meet NOAA’s high standards for data integrity and scientific validity. Notably, Jordan’s contracting activity reflects a 100% non-set-aside profile, indicating a focus on open competition where technical capability and scientific merit drive award decisions rather than socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through set-asides, her evaluations consistently prioritize demonstrated expertise and proven performance over socioeconomic status. Her procurement focus is exclusively aligned with NAICS 541712—Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)—reflecting deep specialization in scientific services supporting NOAA’s mission. She routinely procures advanced modeling systems, environmental sensor integration, data processing platforms, and field research support services, requiring contractors with proven capabilities in oceanic, atmospheric, and geospatial sciences.