Alisa R. Sydnor

Alisa R. Sydnor serves as a Contract Specialist within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), supporting the agency’s mission to advance scientific understanding of oceanic, atmospheric, and coastal systems through strategic procurement of technical and professional services. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions, from requirement development and market research to contract award and administration, with a focus on research support, data systems, and environmental monitoring services. Her work directly enables NOAA’s scientific operations by ensuring timely access to specialized expertise and mission-critical capabilities aligned with federal acquisition regulations. Sydnor maintains established relationships with a diverse pool of 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 reflect a preference for organizations with proven capabilities in environmental science, technical consulting, and research support services. Her contracting patterns indicate a reliance on both institutional and small business vendors with domain-specific knowledge in marine and atmospheric sciences, fostering collaborative, performance-based engagements that align with NOAA’s scientific objectives. Her procurement portfolio reflects a strong orientation toward open competition, with 81.8% of awards issued without set-aside designations. However, she consistently supports small business participation, with 18.2% of contracts awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides in accordance with FAR 19.5. While she does not prioritize specific socioeconomic categories like 8(a) or HUBZone, her consistent use of small business set-asides demonstrates a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for qualified small entities in federal science contracting. Sydnor’s primary NAICS focus areas include 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), and 541330 (Engineering Services), reflecting her specialization in procuring environmental data systems, analytical modeling support, and technical engineering services. She frequently acquires services related to oceanographic instrumentation, climate data management, and coastal resilience planning, underscoring her technical expertise in supporting NOAA’s mission-critical scientific infrastructure.