Remo Dela Cruz

Dela Cruz, Remo Dino serves as a secondary procurement liaison within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), supporting the acquisition of scientific, technical, and infrastructure services critical to NOAA’s environmental monitoring and coastal resilience missions. Though not a primary contracting officer, he plays a vital role in facilitating the planning, solicitation, and execution of complex procurements aligned with NOAA’s scientific priorities, particularly in support of oceanographic research, data systems, and facility modernization. His responsibilities include coordinating with program offices to define technical requirements, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations, and streamlining the procurement lifecycle for mission-critical contracts. He maintains consistent working relationships with a diverse set 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, environmental consulting firms, and specialized service providers engaged in scientific instrumentation, environmental compliance, and technical support. His procurement patterns emphasize collaboration with vendors possessing domain-specific expertise in marine and atmospheric sciences. Dela Cruz exhibits a strong preference for small business participation, with over 45% of acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding economic opportunity within the environmental and technical services sector. While 8(a) competed awards are minimal, his portfolio consistently prioritizes small business eligibility and socioeconomic inclusion in compliance with federal mandates. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 541990 (Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), reflecting a technical emphasis on facility upgrades, environmental data systems, laboratory support, and analytical instrumentation. He regularly oversees acquisitions for sensor deployment, data processing platforms, and coastal infrastructure projects, underscoring deep familiarity with NOAA’s operational and scientific domains.