Casey McLean

Casey McLean supports the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s procurement mission by managing acquisitions critical to environmental monitoring, scientific research, and coastal infrastructure resilience. While their official title is not publicly designated, their procurement activities center on technical services and specialized equipment essential to NOAA’s mission of Earth system observation and prediction. They routinely handle contracts for scientific instrumentation, environmental data systems, and engineering consulting services, ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and agency priorities in oceanographic and atmospheric science. McLean maintains consistent working relationships with a diverse set 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 balanced approach to sourcing—engaging academic institutions for research-driven solutions, small businesses for specialized technical services, and firms with expertise in environmental compliance and instrumentation. Their contracting patterns suggest a preference for vendors capable of delivering customized, field-deployable technologies and analytical support for NOAA’s operational and scientific programs. McLean demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 40% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, while HUBZone set-asides account for a modest but consistent 1.3%. The majority of procurements remain open to all competitors, indicating a strategic balance between socioeconomic goals and the need for technical capability. This pattern underscores a deliberate effort to expand vendor diversity without compromising mission-critical performance requirements. Their primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238220 (plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors), supporting facility infrastructure for NOAA laboratories and field stations, alongside significant activity in 541712 (R&D in physical and engineering sciences) and 541690 (scientific consulting). They frequently acquire specialized sensors, environmental monitoring systems, and data analysis services, reflecting deep technical alignment with NOAA’s operational domains in marine science, climate modeling, and coastal resilience.