James Rall

James Rall serves as a Contract Specialist within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), supporting the agency’s mission to advance scientific understanding of oceanic and atmospheric systems through strategic procurement of technical and operational services. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from solicitation and evaluation to contract award and administration, with a focus on supporting NOAA’s research, monitoring, and infrastructure needs. His portfolio includes complex procurements for engineering services, specialized equipment, and operational support solutions critical to environmental data collection and climate resilience initiatives. Rall maintains consistent working 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 technical consulting, environmental management, research support, and specialized equipment procurement, reflecting a preference for established firms with proven expertise in federal compliance and scientific service delivery. His contracting patterns emphasize reliability, technical capability, and regulatory adherence over volume-driven vendor relationships. While the majority of his acquisitions are conducted under open competition (76.9%), Rall demonstrates a measurable commitment to small business participation, with nearly one-fifth of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and a notable emphasis on Women-Owned Small Businesses. His socioeconomic contracting approach aligns with NOAA’s broader goals of fostering inclusive economic opportunity while ensuring access to high-quality, mission-critical services. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation) and 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), indicating a strong specialization in airborne environmental monitoring systems and related instrumentation. He also frequently procures engineering services (541330) and management consulting (541611), reflecting expertise in supporting NOAA’s data-driven operations, research infrastructure, and organizational efficiency initiatives.