Paul J Reed

Paul J. Reed serves as a Contracting Officer for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), where he manages complex acquisitions supporting oceanic, atmospheric, and coastal science missions. His portfolio centers on procuring specialized equipment, research services, and maritime infrastructure support critical to NOAA’s environmental monitoring, weather forecasting, and marine ecosystem protection objectives. He routinely handles competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements under FAR Part 15, with a focus on technical, engineering, and operational contracts that enable data collection, sensor deployment, and scientific modeling systems. Reed maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including 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 blend of academic research institutions, niche environmental service providers, and specialized engineering firms capable of delivering technical solutions for oceanographic instrumentation, coastal resilience projects, and marine logistics support. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and long-term vendor collaboration to ensure mission-critical continuity. While the majority of his acquisitions are conducted as full and open competition (69.3%), Reed demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 30% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He actively leverages small business capabilities in technical services and environmental management, aligning with NOAA’s broader socioeconomic goals without relying on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB-specific set-asides. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) and 488390 (Other Support Activities for Water Transportation), reflecting deep expertise in maritime systems and vessel-related services. He also frequently procures research and development under NAICS 541712 and facilities support under 561210, underscoring his technical proficiency in environmental science instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and marine operational support services.