The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration focuses on the scientific observation, monitoring, and analysis of marine and atmospheric environments. Its core mission involves the deployment and maintenance of sophisticated nautical instrumentation, the execution of scientific surveys via marine vessel operations, and the management of biological sample collection and preservation.
National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors. Over the last 12 months, National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration has obligated $5,822,970, issued 8 awards, and worked with 8 contractors. It currently has 23 open contract opportunities.
Spending trends, top contractors, industry breakdown, and recent contract activity.
AI Mission Profile
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration focuses on the scientific observation, monitoring, and analysis of marine and atmospheric environments. Its core mission involves the deployment and maintenance of sophisticated nautical instrumentation, the execution of scientific surveys via mari...
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration focuses on the scientific observation, monitoring, and analysis of marine and atmospheric environments. Its core mission involves the deployment and maintenance of sophisticated nautical instrumentation, the execution of scientific surveys via marine vessel operations, and the management of biological sample collection and preservation. Strategic priorities include the development of acoustic telemetry arrays, the oversight of onboard observer support services, and the integration of data management systems for digital submissions.
Procurement patterns are heavily weighted toward the acquisition of high-precision hardware and technical services. The agency frequently procures search, detection, and navigation instruments, analytical laboratory equipment, and specialized software. There is a significant emphasis on the lifecycle of these assets, evidenced by frequent contracts for the repair and maintenance of electronic and precision equipment. The agency also utilizes subcontracts for specialized field operations, such as deepwater fishing and specimen logistics.
Industry preferences are centered on NAICS codes related to instrument manufacturing, software publishing, and professional scientific and technical services. The agency demonstrates a strong preference for Small Business Administration set-asides, utilizing these vehicles extensively to engage a diverse vendor base. While the majority of awards are small business set-asides, the agency also employs sole-source negotiations for highly specialized technical expertise.
The agency operates as a component of the Department of Commerce. Its organizational scope encompasses a wide range of technical requirements, from shipbuilding and marine vessel operations to environmental consulting and computer systems design. The agency utilizes a variety of procurement structures, including subcontracts and special notice sole-source negotiations, to support its scientific and operational infrastructure.
Procurement Analytics
Where National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration directs its contract spending, by industry and small-business set-aside program.
Senate-confirmed and senior-executive posts at National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration and its sub-agencies, as published in the OPM Plum Book. These are leadership positions, not total employees.
Source: OPM Plum Book · Last confirmed
Leadership posts
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48% of posts
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25 posts · 12 vacant
Posts of National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration
