Scott DeLoera

Scott DeLoera serves as a Contract Specialist within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), supporting the agency’s mission to advance environmental science through strategic procurement of technical and operational services. He manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for mission-critical systems, including data collection infrastructure, communications equipment, and scientific software solutions. His work ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with NOAA’s priorities in oceanographic research, weather forecasting, and coastal resilience. DeLoera specializes in complex, technology-driven contracts requiring rigorous technical evaluation and risk mitigation, often involving multi-year performance-based agreements. DeLoera maintains consistent working 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 entities with proven expertise in environmental data systems, communications technology, and scientific consulting. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, performance accountability, and technical alignment with NOAA’s operational needs, fostering reliable delivery of mission-critical capabilities. While the majority of his acquisitions (88.9%) are conducted without set-asides, DeLoera demonstrates a measurable commitment to small business participation, with 11.1% of his awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He actively ensures compliance with socioeconomic goals, regularly evaluating small business eligibility and promoting competitive opportunities for qualified firms, though he does not prioritize specific programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB at this time. His procurement focus centers on NAICS codes related to other computer-related services (541519) and radio/television broadcasting equipment manufacturing (334220), reflecting a strong emphasis on data systems, sensor networks, and wireless communications infrastructure. He also frequently procures services under codes 511210 and 517919, indicating expertise in information services and other telecommunications. His domain knowledge spans environmental data management, remote sensing, and real-time monitoring systems essential to NOAA’s scientific operations.