Raquel McCrae

Raquel McCrae serves as a Contracting Officer within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, where she manages the acquisition of critical scientific, technical, and environmental services to support NOAA’s mission of oceanic and atmospheric research, climate resilience, and coastal stewardship. She oversees the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal regulations and alignment with agency priorities in environmental monitoring, data systems, and predictive modeling. Her portfolio primarily includes professional services contracts supporting operational science, environmental analysis, and information technology infrastructure essential to NOAA’s mission-critical operations. McCrae maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including the 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 entities with proven expertise in environmental consulting, engineering services, and specialized research support. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical competency, past performance, and institutional capacity, fostering long-term vendor collaboration to ensure continuity in complex scientific and data-driven projects. While the majority of her acquisitions are unrestricted, McCrae demonstrates a deliberate commitment to small business participation, with approximately 20% of her contracts awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides per FAR 19.5. She actively seeks qualified small businesses capable of delivering high-value environmental and technical services, aligning with federal socioeconomic goals without compromising mission requirements. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 511210 (Software Publishers), 541330 (Engineering Services), 541519 (Other Computer-Related Services), and 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services), reflecting a strong emphasis on data analytics, environmental modeling, and scientific software development. McCrae’s expertise lies in procuring advanced technical services that underpin NOAA’s observational networks, climate prediction systems, and ecosystem assessment tools.