Kyia Clardy

Kyia Clardy serves as a procurement professional within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), supporting the agency’s mission to advance environmental science through data-driven infrastructure and technical services. She manages acquisitions aligned with NOAA’s core priorities in oceanic and atmospheric research, focusing on information technology, data systems, and analytical services that enable predictive modeling and environmental monitoring. Her portfolio primarily includes contracts for custom software development, systems integration, and specialized technical support services critical to sustaining NOAA’s operational science capabilities and coastal resilience initiatives. Clardy maintains consistent 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 research institutions, specialized IT service providers, and environmental management firms with proven expertise in NOAA’s technical domains. Her contracting patterns emphasize long-term, performance-based engagements that require deep domain knowledge in environmental data systems and scientific computing. Her procurement strategy prioritizes broad market access, with 62.5% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a strong commitment to small business participation through 25% total small business set-asides and 12.5% HUBZone set-asides. This balanced approach ensures competitive sourcing while advancing socioeconomic goals under FAR Part 19. Clardy’s primary NAICS focus areas include 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), reflecting her specialization in software development, data analytics, and IT infrastructure for scientific applications. She also procures services under 511210 (Software Publishers) and 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing), indicating occasional support for specialized instrumentation and environmental sensing equipment. Her expertise lies in acquiring mission-critical technology solutions that enhance NOAA’s capacity to monitor, model, and respond to dynamic Earth systems.