Mario A. Checchia

Mario A. Checchia serves as a Contracting Officer within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), where he manages the acquisition of professional, scientific, and technical services critical to advancing oceanic, atmospheric, and coastal research. His role encompasses full-cycle contract administration—from solicitation and evaluation to award and performance oversight—ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and alignment with NOAA’s mission of environmental stewardship and climate resilience. He primarily handles complex service-based acquisitions supporting data collection, modeling, environmental monitoring, and operational infrastructure, often requiring specialized technical expertise and scientific rigor. Mr. Checchia maintains consistent working relationships with a select group 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 focus on high-caliber scientific consulting, environmental management, and technical services delivery. His procurement patterns demonstrate a preference for established, mission-aligned vendors with proven capabilities in environmental science and operational support, fostering long-term, performance-driven collaborations grounded in technical excellence and regulatory compliance. While the majority of his acquisitions—75.8%—are conducted without set-asides, Mr. Checchia demonstrates a meaningful commitment to small business participation, with 24.2% of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He actively leverages small business programs to expand vendor diversity and enhance innovation, consistently prioritizing qualified small entities without compromising mission-critical requirements. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), followed by 541690 and 541611, reflecting a strong emphasis on scientific consulting, environmental analysis, and administrative management support. He also procures testing services (541380) and equipment rental solutions (532310) to sustain field operations, underscoring his technical expertise in supporting NOAA’s data-driven science and operational missions.