Tamico Little

Tamico Little supports the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in executing mission-critical procurement activities aligned with the agency’s scientific and operational priorities. Though their formal title is not listed, their procurement role centers on acquiring advanced instrumentation, technical services, and specialized infrastructure to advance oceanic, atmospheric, and coastal research. They manage a diverse portfolio of contracts involving sensor systems, data collection platforms, environmental monitoring tools, and scientific consulting services, ensuring NOAA’s capacity to deliver accurate weather forecasts, marine ecosystem assessments, and climate resilience solutions. Their work directly enables the agency’s core mission of Earth system observation and predictive modeling through strategic acquisition planning and vendor engagement. Little maintains consistent contracting relationships with a select group of specialized vendors, including Tronconi Segarra & Associates LLP for technical consulting, JNB Services LLC for logistical and operational support, Pure Enviro-Management, LLC for environmental compliance services, and the Wisconsin Educational Communications Board for educational and outreach infrastructure. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in marine science support, environmental engineering, and instrumentation lifecycle management. The working relationships are characterized by long-term collaboration, technical alignment, and a focus on delivering mission-ready solutions under tight operational timelines. Little demonstrates a balanced approach to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly half of their awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a strong commitment to fostering small business participation. While no specific set-aside programs like 8(a) or HUBZone are dominant, the consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a deliberate strategy to expand vendor diversity and enhance innovation through agile, niche-capable firms. Their procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 336611 (shipbuilding and repair) and 334511 (nautical and aerospace instrumentation manufacturing), reflecting a technical emphasis on oceanographic platforms and sensor systems. Additional activity in 334516 (analytical laboratory instruments) and 541690 (scientific consulting) highlights expertise in acquiring high-precision data collection equipment and specialized environmental analysis services critical to NOAA’s research and forecasting missions.