Contract Specialist Anna Strahan

Anna Strahan serves as a Contract Specialist within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), supporting the agency’s mission to advance environmental science through strategic procurement of technical, construction, and operational services. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions aligned with NOAA’s priorities in marine research, coastal resilience, and data infrastructure, focusing on IT services, facility construction, and facility maintenance contracts. Her work ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while enabling mission-critical capabilities in oceanographic monitoring, weather modeling, and environmental data systems. Strahan maintains consistent relationships with a core 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 institutions, specialized environmental consultants, and service providers delivering technical, janitorial, and construction support. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, with a preference for firms demonstrating proven expertise in federal environmental projects and responsive performance under performance-based service contracts. A strong advocate for small business participation, Strahan prioritizes socioeconomic set-asides, with over half of her awards designated for Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and a notable portion allocated to Women-Owned Small Businesses. Her procurement patterns reflect a deliberate effort to broaden vendor diversity and foster economic opportunity within the federal contracting ecosystem, consistently aligning with NOAA’s commitment to inclusive economic growth. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), where she procures data analytics, software development, and systems integration services critical to NOAA’s environmental modeling platforms. She also regularly manages acquisitions under NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 561720 (Janitorial Services), demonstrating expertise in both technical infrastructure and facility operations. This blend of IT, construction, and support services underscores her ability to deliver holistic solutions across NOAA’s multifaceted operational landscape.