Fred M Pohlmann

Fred Pohlmann serves as a Contracting Officer within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), where he manages complex procurements aligned with the agency’s mission to advance Earth system science and environmental stewardship. He specializes in acquiring technical services and specialized equipment critical to oceanographic research, atmospheric monitoring, and satellite communications infrastructure. His portfolio primarily supports the development and deployment of advanced instrumentation, data systems, and communication platforms essential to NOAA’s forecasting, research, and operational capabilities. Pohlmann ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while facilitating timely, mission-critical contract awards that enable scientific innovation and operational resilience. Pohlmann maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of established 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 preference for entities with proven expertise in systems integration, environmental data management, and telecommunications engineering. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical rigor, and long-term operational support, fostering collaborative relationships with vendors capable of delivering mission-specific solutions under stringent scientific and regulatory standards. Pohlmann’s procurement activity reflects a 100% non-set-aside orientation, with no formal preference for 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. While small business participation is not structurally prioritized in his portfolio, all acquisitions adhere strictly to full and open competition requirements under FAR Part 6, ensuring transparency and technical meritocracy in source selection. His contracting patterns prioritize capability over socioeconomic designation, aligning with NOAA’s need for highly specialized technical solutions. His primary NAICS focus areas include 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services) and 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing), each accounting for 40% of his activity, with 517410 (Satellite Telecommunications) comprising the remaining 20%. He routinely procures custom software systems, real-time data transmission platforms, and embedded communication hardware essential to NOAA’s satellite, radar, and ocean sensor networks, demonstrating deep technical fluency in Earth observation and telecommunications domains.