Joshua J Dodson

Joshua J. Dodson serves as an Acquisition Specialist within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), supporting the agency’s mission to advance scientific understanding of oceanic, atmospheric, and coastal systems through strategic procurement of technical services and specialized equipment. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for research, environmental monitoring, and operational support contracts, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and NOAA’s scientific priorities. His portfolio emphasizes procurement of data collection systems, environmental analysis tools, and infrastructure services critical to marine ecosystem protection and climate resilience initiatives. Dodson maintains consistent working relationships with a diverse set 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 consulting, and small business vendors with expertise in oceanographic instrumentation, environmental compliance, and technical support services. His contracting approach prioritizes collaboration with firms possessing domain-specific knowledge in coastal and marine operations, ensuring alignment with NOAA’s technical and operational requirements. A strong advocate for small business participation, Dodson consistently applies Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with 60% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster innovation and broaden vendor diversity, particularly among firms certified under socioeconomic programs. His contracting patterns demonstrate a commitment to equitable opportunity while maintaining rigorous performance standards. His primary NAICS focus areas include 483114 (Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger Transportation), 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair), and 541712 (Research and Development in Physical Sciences), underscoring his specialization in procuring marine logistics, equipment maintenance, and scientific R&D services. His expertise lies in acquiring mission-critical solutions that support NOAA’s environmental monitoring, data modeling, and coastal infrastructure integrity programs.