Kealie Chacon

Kealie Chacon supports the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in executing strategic procurement initiatives aligned with the agency’s mission to advance oceanic, atmospheric, and coastal science. While her formal title is not specified, her procurement activities center on securing technical services critical to environmental monitoring, data collection, and scientific analysis. She manages a portfolio dominated by professional and scientific consulting contracts, ensuring NOAA’s research and operational capabilities are supported by qualified vendors capable of delivering high-precision, mission-critical solutions in environmental science and geospatial analysis. Chacon 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 preference for specialized firms with expertise in environmental consulting, surveying, mapping, and technical instrumentation. Her contracting patterns indicate a reliance on established, mission-aligned vendors capable of delivering complex, science-driven services under stringent regulatory and technical standards. Her procurement strategy demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 88.9% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate effort to cultivate a diverse supplier base of qualified small businesses capable of supporting NOAA’s scientific and operational goals. Her approach prioritizes socioeconomic inclusion while maintaining rigorous performance standards. Chacon’s acquisitions are heavily concentrated in NAICS 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), with additional focus on surveying and mapping (541370), professional technical services (541990), and nautical instrument manufacturing (334511). She procures services that enable environmental modeling, coastal resilience planning, and oceanographic data acquisition—core domains requiring advanced technical expertise and compliance with federal scientific standards.