Alea A. Cox

Alea A. Cox serves as a Contract Specialist within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurements that support the agency’s mission of environmental monitoring, oceanographic research, and climate resilience. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisition actions, from requirements development and market research to contract award and administration, with a focus on technical services and infrastructure projects critical to NOAA’s scientific operations. Her portfolio includes complex acquisitions in data systems, environmental consulting, and specialized construction, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and alignment with NOAA’s strategic priorities in marine and atmospheric science. Cox 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 balanced mix of academic institutions, environmental service providers, and small business vendors, indicating a preference for collaborative, mission-aligned contractors capable of delivering specialized technical and operational support. Her procurement patterns suggest a focus on long-term, performance-based engagements that require technical expertise and adaptability. Her contracting approach prioritizes broad market access, with 63.2% of awards issued without set-asides, while actively supporting small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides (31.6%) and Women-Owned Small Business contracts (5.3%). This demonstrates a strategic commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising mission readiness or competition. Cox’s primary NAICS focus areas include 518210 for computing infrastructure and data services, 236220 for commercial construction, 336612 for boat building, and 541620 and 541712 for environmental consulting and physical sciences R&D. These reflect deep engagement with technologies and services that underpin NOAA’s observational networks, coastal resilience initiatives, and scientific research programs.