Carey M. Marlow

Carey M. Marlow serves as a key procurement professional within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), supporting the agency’s mission to advance environmental science through infrastructure and operational support acquisitions. Responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of contracts, Marlow oversees the acquisition of construction, facility maintenance, and environmental services critical to NOAA’s research stations, coastal observatories, and operational facilities. Their work ensures that physical infrastructure aligns with scientific and safety requirements, enabling seamless data collection, weather monitoring, and marine research operations across federal and partner sites. Marlow maintains strong working relationships with a core group 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 consistent preference for specialized service providers in building construction, HVAC, janitorial, and environmental management services. The contracting patterns indicate a reliance on firms with proven technical expertise in federal facility operations and compliance with environmental and safety standards, fostering long-term, performance-based vendor relationships. A pronounced commitment to small business participation characterizes Marlow’s procurement strategy, with over 75% of acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. While the majority of awards flow through general small business set-asides, there is minimal utilization of HUBZone, EDWOSB, or SDVOSB programs, suggesting a strategic focus on broad-based small business engagement rather than targeted socioeconomic categories. This pattern underscores a dedication to fostering competition and capacity-building within the small business community. The primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), reflecting a heavy emphasis on facility modernization and infrastructure sustainment. Additional activity in janitorial services (561720) and specialty trade contracting (238990, 238320) highlights the need for comprehensive facility operations support to maintain NOAA’s mission-critical coastal and research infrastructure.