Carol M. Anton

Carol M. Anton 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 specialized equipment, technical services, and research infrastructure. She manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions, including solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration, with a focus on high-technical-domain procurements aligned with NOAA’s environmental monitoring and maritime safety objectives. Her portfolio centers on engineering, data systems, and marine operations support, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical performance standards. Anton maintains consistent working relationships with a select 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 blend of academic research institutions, specialized engineering firms, and environmental service providers, indicating a preference for vendors with proven expertise in marine instrumentation, data analytics, and ecosystem management. Her contracting patterns suggest a focus on long-term, technically demanding engagements requiring specialized domain knowledge and operational reliability. While the majority of her acquisitions are conducted under open competition (73.7%), she actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides (26.3%), aligning with federal socioeconomic goals. Her approach reflects a balanced commitment to competition and inclusion, consistently leveraging FAR 19.5 mechanisms to expand opportunities for qualified small businesses without compromising technical requirements. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), reflecting NOAA’s need for vessel maintenance and maritime platform support, followed by 333618 (Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing) and 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), underscoring her expertise in procuring propulsion systems, sensor integration, and data processing solutions. She routinely acquires technical services in oceanographic instrumentation, environmental modeling, and operational support systems, demonstrating deep familiarity with the engineering and scientific demands of NOAA’s mission.