Mark A. Miller

Mark A. Miller serves as a Contract Specialist within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), where he manages the acquisition of professional, scientific, and technical services critical to advancing Earth system observation and environmental forecasting. His responsibilities include planning, soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts in support of NOAA’s mission to monitor oceanic, atmospheric, and coastal systems through advanced instrumentation, data analytics, and predictive modeling. Miller specializes in complex service-based procurements, particularly those involving satellite communications, custom software development, and environmental engineering, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-aligned outcomes. Miller 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 academic, nonprofit, and specialized technical service providers with proven expertise in environmental data systems, remote sensing, and scientific consulting. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term collaboration with vendors who demonstrate technical proficiency, regulatory compliance, and alignment with NOAA’s scientific objectives. While the majority of his acquisitions—79.2%—are conducted without set-asides, Miller consistently prioritizes small business participation, with 20.8% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to engage qualified small businesses without compromising technical rigor, aligning with federal goals for equitable access and innovation. Miller’s primary NAICS focus areas include 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), and 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), with significant activity in satellite telecommunications (517410) and engineering services (541330). He routinely procures mission-critical services such as data processing systems, environmental modeling software, satellite ground station support, and scientific analysis tools that underpin NOAA’s operational and research capabilities.