John David Anderson-Cooley

John D. Cooley serves as a Contracting Specialist within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), supporting the agency’s mission to advance environmental science through acquisition of specialized instrumentation, technical services, and infrastructure solutions. He manages a diverse portfolio of procurement actions aligned with NOAA’s priorities in oceanic and atmospheric research, data collection systems, and coastal resilience initiatives. His responsibilities include developing solicitation documents, conducting market research, evaluating proposals, and ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations, with a focus on technical and scientific contracts that support mission-critical operations. Cooley maintains consistent working relationships with a select group 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 reflect a blend of academic, professional services, and niche technical vendors capable of delivering specialized environmental monitoring equipment, data analysis, and engineering support. His contracting patterns indicate a preference for established, high-capacity performers with proven expertise in scientific and technical domains. While the majority of his acquisitions are open to full and fair competition—73.9% with no set-aside—Cooley demonstrates a meaningful commitment to small business participation, with 26.1% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He actively leverages small business capabilities to foster innovation and expand vendor diversity within NOAA’s supply chain. His primary NAICS focus areas include 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing) and 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), reflecting procurement of environmental sensors, data processing systems, and specialized consulting services. He also regularly acquires architectural, painting, and fabricated metal products to support facility upgrades and research infrastructure, underscoring his technical proficiency across multidisciplinary domains critical to NOAA’s operational effectiveness.