Colleen M. Dalquist

Colleen M. Dalquist serves as a Contracting Officer for the W7NG Uspfo Activity Mn Arng under the Department of the Army, where she manages the acquisition lifecycle for critical garrison support services essential to the Minnesota Army National Guard’s operational readiness. Her portfolio encompasses facility maintenance, food service operations, communications infrastructure, and media outreach initiatives, ensuring that day-to-day base functions remain fully resourced to support both domestic emergency response and federal mission requirements. Dalquist exercises full contracting authority under FAR Part 13 and Part 19, executing competitive solicitations, evaluating technical and cost proposals, and ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations across a diverse range of service-based acquisitions. She maintains enduring relationships with a select group of contractors, including Minnesota Broadcasters Association, Arcabel Solutions LLC, Minnesota Medical Association, CSA Service Solutions, LLC, and ProCases, Inc., reflecting a preference for regional and specialized vendors with proven expertise in military-support services. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, leveraging task orders and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) mechanisms to ensure responsive, scalable support. These partnerships are characterized by long-term collaboration, repeat award patterns, and a focus on reliability and mission alignment. Dalquist’s procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 75% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, while maintaining a consistent 25% commitment to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Though she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her portfolio actively encourages small business participation through unrestricted competitions that favor qualified small firms, demonstrating a balanced approach to socioeconomic goals and mission efficiency. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 562119 (Other Waste Collection), indicating deep expertise in facility infrastructure upgrades and environmental services. She routinely manages contracts for maintenance of barracks, training facilities, waste disposal systems, and logistical support infrastructure, ensuring compliance with military installation standards and environmental regulations.