Darrin Holland

Darrin Holland supports the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in executing mission-critical procurement activities aligned with the agency’s goals in environmental monitoring, climate resilience, and oceanographic research. While his formal title is not specified, his procurement role centers on acquiring advanced technological services essential to NOAA’s data infrastructure, remote sensing, and computational modeling capabilities. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning computing systems, satellite communications, and custom software development, ensuring the agency’s scientific operations remain technologically robust and operationally secure. His work directly enables NOAA’s ability to deliver real-time environmental data and predictive analytics to federal, state, and public stakeholders. Holland 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 blend of academic, technical services, and environmental consulting firms that deliver specialized expertise in data systems, environmental compliance, and remote sensing infrastructure. His contracting patterns suggest a preference for established, mission-aligned vendors with proven capabilities in scientific and technical domains, often engaging firms capable of integrating complex hardware and software solutions into NOAA’s operational environments. His procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 74.1% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic preferences. However, he consistently supports small business participation, with 25.9% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both competition and socioeconomic goals. Holland’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 518210 (computing infrastructure and data services), NAICS 517410 (satellite telecommunications), and NAICS 541511 (custom computer programming), reflecting deep engagement with cloud-based data platforms, satellite data processing systems, and tailored scientific software applications. His expertise centers on acquiring mission-enabling technologies that support NOAA’s observational networks, environmental modeling, and real-time decision support systems.