Darrin Pape

Darrin J. Pape supports the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in executing mission-critical procurement activities aligned with environmental science and operational resilience. Though his official title is not listed, his contracting profile indicates a central role in acquiring specialized goods and services that underpin NOAA’s oceanic, atmospheric, and coastal research initiatives. He routinely manages acquisitions for scientific instrumentation, data systems, and technical support services, ensuring alignment with federal procurement regulations and agency priorities in climate monitoring and marine ecosystem protection. Pape maintains consistent relationships with a diverse set 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 span academic research, environmental compliance, technical services, and specialized equipment distribution, reflecting a balanced approach between institutional collaborators and commercial vendors. His contracting patterns suggest a preference for firms capable of delivering niche technical solutions with strong domain expertise in environmental science and data infrastructure. His procurement strategy exhibits a nearly equal split between total small business set-asides and open competitions, with a notable 11.1% emphasis on service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) set-asides. This demonstrates a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic programs, actively fostering opportunities for small and veteran-owned firms while maintaining competitive integrity in high-demand technical categories. Pape’s primary NAICS focus includes 423690 (electronic parts and equipment wholesale), 541720 (social science and humanities R&D), and 541511 (custom computer programming), indicating deep engagement with sensor technology, environmental modeling software, and data analytics systems. His portfolio reflects expertise in procuring mission-enabling technologies for NOAA’s scientific and operational divisions, particularly those supporting real-time environmental monitoring and predictive modeling capabilities.