Marilyn A. Clark

Marilyn A. Clark serves as a Contracting Officer for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), where she manages the acquisition of specialized scientific instrumentation and technical support services critical to NOAA’s mission of environmental monitoring and oceanic research. Her portfolio centers on procuring advanced measurement systems, environmental sensors, and data collection platforms that enable real-time atmospheric and marine observation. She plays a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning acquisitions with NOAA’s strategic priorities in climate resilience, maritime safety, and ecosystem stewardship. Clark 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 research institutions, niche engineering firms, and environmental service providers with demonstrated expertise in instrument calibration, field deployment, and data systems integration. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical rigor, long-term operational support, and vendor reliability in high-stakes environmental monitoring environments. A strong advocate for small business participation, Clark consistently prioritizes Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with 76.9% of her awards designated for small businesses. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to fostering economic opportunity among small, innovative firms capable of delivering specialized technical solutions. She actively leverages socioeconomic programs to expand the pool of qualified vendors in high-technology domains. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing) and 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing), reflecting her specialization in the acquisition of precision environmental sensors, oceanographic instrumentation, and real-time data acquisition systems. She also procures supporting services under NAICS 561499 for technical operations and maintenance, demonstrating deep domain expertise in geospatial and oceanic sensing technologies.