Mark Dye

Mark Dye serves as a key procurement professional within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, supporting the agency’s mission to advance oceanic and atmospheric science through strategic acquisition of advanced instrumentation, marine infrastructure, and data systems. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on scientific equipment, marine vessel modernization, environmental monitoring systems, and analytical laboratory technologies, ensuring alignment with NOAA’s operational and research priorities. His work directly enables mission-critical capabilities in climate modeling, ocean observation, and real-time environmental data collection. Dye maintains consistent partnerships with leading defense and aerospace contractors including L3Harris Technologies, Raytheon Company, and General Dynamics Information Technology, who provide high-precision navigation, sensing, and data processing systems. He also collaborates with specialized marine builders such as Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors for vessel upgrades and maintenance, and I.M. Systems Group for technical support services. These relationships reflect a balanced approach between large prime contractors with proven technical capabilities and niche vendors with domain-specific expertise in oceanographic and atmospheric applications. His procurement strategy prioritizes small business participation, with over half of his awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate commitment to fostering innovation and capacity within the small business community, particularly among firms certified under socioeconomic programs. He consistently leverages small business set-asides to expand the pool of qualified vendors capable of delivering specialized scientific and technical services. Dye’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 334511 for nautical and aeronautical instrumentation and 334516 for analytical laboratory equipment, with additional activity in marine construction and environmental remediation. His expertise lies in acquiring complex, mission-critical systems that support NOAA’s observational networks, including sensors, data loggers, and precision calibration tools essential for environmental forecasting and climate resilience.