Matthew J. Courtad

Matthew J. Courtad serves as a key procurement lead within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), supporting mission-critical acquisitions that advance environmental monitoring, climate resilience, and oceanographic research. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on technical services and operational support, ensuring alignment with NOAA’s scientific and infrastructure priorities. His procurement activities center on securing specialized consulting, software development, and hospitality-related services to sustain field operations, data systems, and administrative functions essential to the agency’s mission. Courtad’s work directly enables NOAA’s capacity to deploy advanced instrumentation, maintain coastal infrastructure, and deliver accurate weather and marine forecasts through strategic sourcing. Courtad maintains consistent relationships with a select group of contractors, including Tronconi Segarra & Associates LLP, JNB Services LLC, Pure Enviro-Management, LLC, and The Regents of the University of Colorado. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms offering niche expertise in environmental consulting, custom software development, and operational management services. His contracting patterns suggest a reliance on established vendors with proven capabilities in supporting federal scientific missions, often engaging firms capable of integrating technical solutions with field logistics and data management requirements. Courtad’s procurement portfolio exhibits no set-aside preferences, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This indicates a focus on technical merit and vendor capability over socioeconomic classifications, prioritizing mission effectiveness and service quality above targeted small business set-asides. While small business participation is not formally incentivized through set-aside mechanisms, his contracting approach remains compliant with all federal procurement regulations and open to all qualified offerors. His primary NAICS focus areas include 721110 (hotels and motels), reflecting support for field station accommodations; 541511 and 541519 (custom and other computer-related services), underscoring demand for data systems and software solutions; and 541618 (management consulting), highlighting reliance on strategic advisory services. These categories reveal expertise in procuring technology-enabled environmental monitoring tools, logistical support infrastructure, and operational planning services critical to NOAA’s scientific operations.