DAVID MARKS

David Marks serves as a Contract Specialist within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), where he plays a pivotal role in executing complex procurements that support the agency’s mission of environmental monitoring, climate resilience, and oceanographic research. He manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—focusing on technical services critical to data infrastructure, scientific modeling, and operational support. His portfolio emphasizes high-value, mission-critical contracts aligned with NOAA’s scientific and operational priorities, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and strategic procurement goals. Marks maintains established relationships with a diverse set of contractors, including professional organizations, computing infrastructure providers, and engineering services firms. Key partners include the 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 preference for specialized, mission-aligned vendors capable of delivering advanced technical services in environmental data systems, research support, and computational modeling. His contracting patterns demonstrate consistent collaboration with firms possessing deep domain expertise in oceanic and atmospheric sciences. His procurement approach prioritizes open competition, with 86.7% of awards issued without set-asides, reflecting a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic preferences. However, he consistently supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both mission effectiveness and socioeconomic goals. David’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 813920 (Professional Organizations), 518210 (Computing Infrastructure and Data Services), and 541715 (Research and Development in Physical and Engineering Sciences). He routinely acquires services related to environmental data processing, scientific computing platforms, modeling systems, and engineering support for NOAA’s observational and forecasting missions, underscoring his technical proficiency in mission-critical science and technology domains.