Clifford C. Edwards

Clifford C. Edwards serves as a Purchasing Agent for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), supporting critical acquisitions aligned with the agency’s mission to advance oceanic, atmospheric, and coastal science. He manages a diverse portfolio of procurement actions spanning research instrumentation, environmental monitoring systems, and operational support services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and strategic alignment with NOAA’s scientific and operational priorities. His role is pivotal in facilitating timely access to mission-critical technologies and services that enable data collection, predictive modeling, and ecosystem stewardship across federal and partner domains. Edwards 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 balanced mix of academic research institutions, specialized environmental service providers, and technical consultants, indicating a preference for vendors with proven expertise in marine science support, environmental compliance, and instrumentation maintenance. His contracting patterns suggest a focus on long-term, performance-based engagements rather than transactional procurement. His procurement strategy prioritizes broad competition, with 63.5% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides, while maintaining a robust 36.5% commitment to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This demonstrates a deliberate effort to foster small business participation without compromising access to specialized capabilities. He does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead favoring the broader small business category to ensure competitive breadth. Edwards’ primary NAICS focus includes Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (541712), and Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), reflecting his specialization in procuring oceanographic sensors, environmental data systems, and marine infrastructure support. His technical domain expertise centers on scientific instrumentation, field-deployable monitoring equipment, and ecosystem research services essential to NOAA’s operational missions.