Donald L. Schartz

Donald L. Schartz serves as a Purchasing Agent for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), where he supports the agency’s mission of environmental stewardship and scientific research through strategic acquisition of professional, technical, and operational services. He manages a diverse portfolio of procurements aligned with NOAA’s core functions, including environmental monitoring, data systems, facility maintenance, and scientific support services. His role ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while facilitating timely delivery of mission-critical resources to support oceanic, atmospheric, and coastal research initiatives. Schartz maintains established relationships with a range of contractors, including 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 blend of academic, environmental, and professional services providers, indicating a preference for vendors with specialized expertise in scientific support, environmental compliance, and facility operations. His contracting patterns suggest a reliance on long-standing, vetted partners capable of delivering high-integrity services in sensitive federal environments. A strong commitment to small business participation defines Schartz’s procurement approach, with over 65% of his awards designated as small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He also leverages HUBZone set-asides, demonstrating alignment with federal socioeconomic goals. His consistent use of small business contracting mechanisms underscores a strategic effort to foster economic opportunity while maintaining service quality and mission readiness. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 561730 (Landscaping Services), 541990 (Professional and Scientific Services), 561720 (Janitorial Services), 334511 (Nautical and Aeronautical Instrument Manufacturing), and 811310 (Commercial Equipment Repair). These reflect NOAA’s operational needs for facility maintenance, environmental management, specialized instrumentation, and technical support services critical to sustaining field research and coastal infrastructure.