Richard A Parkerson

Richard A. Parkerson serves as a Contract Specialist within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), supporting the agency’s mission to advance environmental science through strategic acquisitions of technical and professional services. He manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions, from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration, with a focus on mission-critical systems that enable oceanic, atmospheric, and coastal data collection and analysis. His portfolio primarily encompasses IT services, scientific support, and technical consulting contracts aligned with NOAA’s research, forecasting, and stewardship objectives. Parkerson maintains consistent 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 firms with demonstrated expertise in environmental data systems, scientific analysis, and technical infrastructure support. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and long-term vendor collaboration to ensure alignment with NOAA’s scientific priorities. His procurement patterns show a strong preference for unrestricted competitions, with 88.2% of awards issued without set-asides, reflecting the technical complexity and specialized nature of the services required. However, he actively supports small business participation, with 11.8% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both mission efficacy and socioeconomic goals. Parkerson’s primary NAICS focus lies in Computer Systems Design Services (541512) and All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990), underscoring his specialization in procuring custom software development, data management systems, environmental modeling tools, and scientific support services. He routinely acquires cloud-enabled platforms, sensor integration solutions, and facilities management services critical to NOAA’s operational resilience and scientific innovation.