Anthony Arico

Anthony Arico serves as a key procurement professional within Base Cape COD (00052), a U.S. Coast Guard facility under the Department of Homeland Security, where he manages acquisition strategies to sustain and modernize critical infrastructure. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of facility-related contracts, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and aligning procurements with operational readiness goals. He routinely handles solicitations for engineering services, building finishing, and mechanical systems, supporting the agency’s mission to maintain safe, resilient, and environmentally compliant Coast Guard installations. His work directly enables mission continuity through timely delivery of essential facility upgrades and maintenance services. Arico maintains a strong working relationship with Gallo Construction Co Inc, a primary contractor for complex facility renovations and infrastructure upgrades. His procurement approach emphasizes collaboration with experienced, pre-qualified vendors capable of executing high-standard construction and engineering tasks under strict regulatory and safety protocols. He frequently engages contractors with proven track records in federal facility work, fostering long-term partnerships that ensure quality control, schedule adherence, and regulatory compliance across multi-year projects. Arico demonstrates a pronounced commitment to small business participation, with 60% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize opportunities for small businesses in the construction and engineering sectors, prioritizing socioeconomic inclusion without compromising technical requirements. His contracting patterns consistently channel work to qualified small firms while maintaining competitive integrity and value-driven outcomes. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), 238330 (Flooring Contractors), and 238320 (Painting and Wall Covering Contractors), with additional activity in plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning systems. He specializes in acquiring technical services for facility modernization, including structural enhancements, interior finishes, and mechanical system upgrades, demonstrating deep domain expertise in federal facility sustainment and compliance-driven construction.