Alex Williams

Alex Williams serves as a Contract Specialist within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), supporting the agency’s mission to advance environmental science through strategic acquisitions of technical, operational, and support services. In this role, Alex manages the full lifecycle of federal contracts under FAR Part 19 and Part 36, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements while aligning procurements with NOAA’s priorities in marine research, coastal resilience, and environmental monitoring. He specializes in procuring professional, scientific, and facility support services critical to sustaining NOAA’s field operations and data infrastructure. Alex maintains consistent working relationships with a diverse cohort 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 approach to sourcing both specialized scientific consulting and essential operational support, with a preference for firms possessing domain expertise in environmental management, technical services, and public infrastructure support. His contracting patterns emphasize collaborative, performance-based engagements that prioritize technical capability and mission alignment. A strong advocate for small business participation, Alex consistently structures procurements to maximize small business set-asides, with 56% of his awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. His socioeconomic contracting strategy reflects a deliberate focus on expanding opportunities for small, disadvantaged, and service-disabled veteran-owned firms, aligning with NOAA’s broader equity and resilience goals. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 561720 (Janitorial Services), 811219 (Other Personal Services), 541990 (All Other Professional Services), 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting), and 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction). These categories underscore his expertise in acquiring environmental compliance services, scientific research support, facility maintenance, and infrastructure enhancements essential to NOAA’s coastal and marine operations.