James M Drumgoole

James M. Drumgoole serves as a Contracting Officer within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), where he manages the acquisition of goods and services critical to advancing oceanic, atmospheric, and coastal scientific research. His responsibilities include planning, soliciting, awarding, and administering contracts that support NOAA’s mission in environmental monitoring, climate resilience, and marine ecosystem protection. He routinely handles complex procurements involving specialized instrumentation, data systems, environmental consulting, and technical services aligned with federal acquisition regulations and agency-specific requirements. Drumgoole maintains consistent working relationships with a select group 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 services, and technical support vendors, indicating a preference for entities with demonstrated expertise in scientific research, environmental compliance, and operational logistics. His contracting approach emphasizes collaboration with organizations possessing niche technical capabilities and proven performance in federal environmental programs. A strong advocate for small business participation, Drumgoole prioritizes Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately 81% of his awards designated for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster economic opportunity and leverage the innovation often found in small, agile vendors. His contracting patterns consistently align with socioeconomic goals, favoring small businesses across multiple categories without heavy reliance on specific programs like 8(a) or HUBZone, suggesting a broad-based commitment to competitive small business engagement. His primary NAICS focus areas include Metal Window and Door Manufacturing, Colleges and Universities, and Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers, indicating a diverse portfolio spanning infrastructure, educational collaboration, and supply chain support. He frequently procures specialized equipment, research services, and technical materials supporting NOAA’s field operations, data collection networks, and coastal resilience initiatives, demonstrating expertise in both physical and analytical procurement domains.