Christie McCloud

Christie McCloud serves as a Contract Specialist within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex procurement actions aligned with NOAA’s mission to advance environmental science and maritime safety. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for scientific, technical, and operational services, with a focus on research and development, environmental consulting, and data-driven system integration. Her work directly supports NOAA’s strategic priorities in oceanographic research, climate modeling, and coastal resilience by ensuring timely and compliant delivery of mission-critical capabilities through competitive and transparent contracting processes. McCloud maintains established relationships with a diverse pool of contractors, including the 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 mix of academic institutions, specialized environmental consultants, and small business providers, indicating a preference for technical expertise and mission-aligned performance. Her contracting patterns suggest a reliance on firms with proven capabilities in scientific research, data analysis, and environmental compliance, fostering long-term collaboration grounded in technical rigor and regulatory adherence. Her procurement approach prioritizes open competition, with 77.8% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a strong commitment to small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, accounting for 22.2% of her portfolio. This demonstrates a deliberate balance between leveraging broad market capabilities and actively promoting economic opportunity for small businesses without compromising mission needs. McCloud’s primary NAICS focus is on 541712 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences) and 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), reflecting her specialization in procuring advanced environmental modeling, data collection systems, and technical advisory services. She also routinely acquires environmental consulting (541620) and deep-sea freight transportation (483111) services, underscoring her expertise in supporting NOAA’s field operations and scientific infrastructure across marine and atmospheric domains.