Casey Keating

Casey Keating serves as a primary procurement lead within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), overseeing acquisitions critical to advancing environmental monitoring, oceanographic research, and atmospheric data systems. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of contracts supporting scientific instrumentation, technical services, and operational infrastructure, Keating ensures alignment with NOAA’s mission to enhance climate resilience and maritime safety through evidence-based procurement. Their portfolio emphasizes high-precision equipment and specialized analytical services essential for field data collection and predictive modeling, often requiring compliance with federal technical standards and rigorous performance metrics. Keating maintains consistent partnerships 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 relationships reflect a preference for institutions and firms with demonstrated expertise in environmental instrumentation, scientific consulting, and technical maintenance services. The contracting pattern suggests a focus on long-term, performance-based engagements with vendors capable of delivering specialized technical solutions under complex operational constraints. While the majority of acquisitions—77.5%—are conducted without set-asides, Keating demonstrates a notable commitment to small business participation, with 22.5% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster innovation and capacity-building among small, agile vendors while maintaining compliance with federal socioeconomic objectives. The procurement focus centers on NAICS 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing) and 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), indicating a strong emphasis on sensor systems, environmental monitors, and data acquisition hardware. Additional activity in 541990 (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services) underscores demand for expert consulting in oceanic and atmospheric modeling, while 811310 (Machinery Repair and Maintenance) highlights the need for sustained operational support of mission-critical equipment.