Anita R. Middleton

Anita R. Middleton supports the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in executing mission-critical procurement activities aligned with scientific research, environmental monitoring, and operational technology needs. Though her official title is not publicly listed, her procurement profile indicates a central role in managing professional and technical services contracts that enable NOAA’s core functions in oceanographic data collection, atmospheric modeling, and coastal resilience initiatives. She routinely oversees acquisitions for specialized consulting, engineering support, and information technology services critical to sustaining NOAA’s scientific infrastructure and analytical capabilities. Middleton maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including Tronconi Segarra & Associates LLP, JNB Services LLC, and The Regents of the University of Colorado, reflecting a preference for established firms with proven expertise in environmental science, data systems, and technical advisory services. Her contracting patterns suggest a focus on long-term, performance-based engagements rather than transactional procurements, indicating a strategic approach to vendor partnerships grounded in technical reliability and mission alignment. Her procurement portfolio exhibits a strong orientation toward open competition, with 88.7% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, yet she maintains a meaningful commitment to small business participation, consistently allocating approximately 11.3% of contracts under the Total Small Business Set-Aside program. This balance underscores a pragmatic approach to procurement that prioritizes capability while supporting socioeconomic objectives. Middleton’s primary NAICS focus lies in Other Computer Related Services (541519) and All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990), with significant activity in engineering services and technical consulting. She procures advanced data analytics tools, environmental modeling platforms, and scientific support services essential to NOAA’s mission of environmental stewardship and climate resilience, demonstrating deep familiarity with the technical demands of federal science agencies.