Anelia J. SanNicolas

Anelia J. SanNicolas serves as a Contract Specialist within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Ceu OAKLAND (00088) procurement office, where she plays a pivotal role in executing acquisitions that sustain critical maritime infrastructure and enhance operational readiness. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contracting actions, from requirements validation and market research to solicitation development, source selection, and contract award administration. She specializes in civil engineering and facility construction projects aligned with the Coast Guard’s mission to maintain navigational safety, port security, and base resilience, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and environmental stewardship standards. Anelia fosters collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of contractors, primarily focused on small businesses certified under socioeconomic programs. While specific vendor names are not disclosed, her contracting patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms possessing expertise in power and communication line construction and commercial/institutional building projects. She emphasizes transparent, competitive processes and maintains strong vendor engagement through pre-solicitation outreach and clear communication of technical and compliance requirements. Her procurement strategy is deeply rooted in small business advocacy, with a strong preference for total small business set-asides at 66.7% and 8(a) competed contracts accounting for 33.3%. This reflects a deliberate commitment to expanding economic opportunity for disadvantaged businesses and ensuring equitable access to federal contracts. She actively leverages the 8(a) program to cultivate capable small business partners capable of delivering complex infrastructure services. Anelia’s technical focus centers on NAICS 237130 (Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction) and NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), indicating deep expertise in procuring electrical systems, communication networks, and facility upgrades essential to Coast Guard operational bases. Her domain knowledge spans utility integration, structural resilience, and compliance with federal building codes, ensuring acquisitions support mission-critical maritime infrastructure modernization.