Randall Brown

Randall A. Brown serves as a Purchasing Agent for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), where he plays a critical role in executing procurement actions that support the agency’s mission of environmental monitoring, oceanographic research, and climate resilience. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions centered on scientific and technical services, specialized instrumentation, and operational support systems essential to NOAA’s data collection and predictive modeling infrastructure. His responsibilities include soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts in compliance with federal acquisition regulations, ensuring alignment with agency priorities in marine science, atmospheric observation, and coastal infrastructure integrity. Brown maintains consistent procurement relationships with a select 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 preference for established providers of scientific consulting, environmental management, and technical support services. His contracting patterns emphasize long-term, performance-based engagements with vendors possessing demonstrated expertise in environmental data systems and field operations, fostering reliable, mission-critical collaboration. His procurement activity is predominantly non-set-aside, with 78.5% of awards issued under full and open competition, while 21.5% are structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a balanced approach—prioritizing competition while actively enabling small business participation without targeting specific socioeconomic categories like 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. Brown’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services) and 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), which together account for over 45% of his activity. He also procures analytical laboratory instruments under 334516 and communications equipment under 334290, underscoring his technical expertise in supporting NOAA’s sensor networks, data acquisition systems, and field research capabilities.