Michael Konchesky

Michael Konchesky serves as a key procurement professional within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), supporting the agency’s mission to advance environmental science through strategic acquisitions of technical and infrastructure services. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts aligned with NOAA’s core priorities in oceanic and atmospheric research, coastal resilience, and environmental monitoring. His acquisitions typically encompass architectural design, environmental consulting, facilities support, and specialized instrumentation procurement, ensuring that scientific operations are enabled by reliable, high-performance systems and services. Konchesky operates within the Department of Commerce’s procurement framework, balancing technical rigor with regulatory compliance to deliver mission-critical capabilities. He maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including Tronconi Segarra & Associates LLP for environmental and engineering services, Pure Enviro-Management, LLC for ecological support, and the Regents of the University of Colorado for research-driven technical solutions. His procurement patterns reflect collaboration with both established firms and small business entities, fostering long-term partnerships that align with NOAA’s scientific and operational needs. Konchesky’s approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and technical evaluation to ensure vendor alignment with complex environmental data collection and analysis requirements. His contracting activity reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic programs, with nearly 43% of awards directed toward small business set-asides, including 8(a) competed contracts and total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of acquisitions are open to all competitors, his consistent use of 8(a) and small business set-asides demonstrates a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for disadvantaged and underserved vendors in the environmental technology sector. Konchesky’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541310 (Architectural Services), 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services), 561210 (Facilities Support Services), 237110 (Water and Sewer Construction), and 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing). He routinely acquires specialized environmental monitoring equipment, coastal infrastructure upgrades, and data system integration services critical to NOAA’s observational networks and predictive modeling capabilities. His expertise spans the intersection of environmental science and federal acquisition, ensuring that technical procurement supports mission-critical oceanic and atmospheric research.