Darin Smith

Darin Smith serves as a key procurement lead within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), supporting the agency’s mission to advance environmental science through the acquisition of specialized instrumentation, research infrastructure, and coastal systems. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on scientific equipment, data collection platforms, and marine-related construction, ensuring alignment with NOAA’s operational needs in oceanographic monitoring, atmospheric sensing, and coastal resilience. His acquisitions span high-precision analytical instruments, environmental sensors, and maritime infrastructure, requiring rigorous technical evaluation and compliance with federal procurement standards for scientific and engineering applications. Smith maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including Wisconsin Educational Communications Board for educational and outreach systems, Tronconi Segarra & Associates LLP for environmental consulting and technical services, JNB Services LLC for logistics and field support, Pure Enviro-Management, LLC for environmental compliance solutions, and The Regents of the University of Colorado for research and development partnerships. These collaborations reflect a pattern of engaging both specialized small firms and institutional research entities capable of delivering mission-critical, high-accuracy solutions under tight operational timelines. His contracting activity shows no reliance on socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a procurement strategy prioritizing technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic preferences, while still maintaining compliance with all federal acquisition regulations. Smith’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing) and 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in procuring environmental sensors, data loggers, and laboratory-grade instrumentation. He also frequently manages contracts under 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) for coastal protection infrastructure and 483112 (Deep Sea Passenger Transportation) for research vessel support, demonstrating a unique blend of technical, civil, and maritime procurement specialization.