Dana Maiocco

Dana Maiocco serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions, from requirement validation and market research to contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while supporting mission-critical acquisitions for apparel and textile-related goods. Her work centers on complex, high-volume procurements involving manufacturing and wholesale distribution channels, requiring deep familiarity with FAR Part 12 commercial item procedures and Part 19 socioeconomic programs. She routinely handles requirements for specialized apparel accessories, coated fabrics, and cut-and-sew garment production, ensuring timely delivery of mission-ready supplies. Maiocco maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse base of manufacturers and merchant wholesalers, primarily focused on domestic production capabilities. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capacity in textile manufacturing and supply chain logistics, including both large-scale producers and small business subcontractors. She emphasizes performance-based contracting and quality assurance standards, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in reliability, compliance, and delivery consistency. Her procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 92.9% of actions conducted without set-aside restrictions. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation, consistently awarding contracts under Total Small Business Set-Asides (FAR 19.5) and occasionally utilizing Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) authorities to meet socioeconomic goals. Her approach balances competitive fairness with intentional inclusion, aligning with agency objectives to promote economic opportunity within the manufacturing sector. Maiocco’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 315990 (Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing), complemented by significant activity in 313320 (Fabric Coating Mills) and 315210 (Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors). She also manages related acquisitions in converted paper products and professional equipment wholesale distribution. Her technical expertise spans textile engineering, material specifications, and production compliance, making her a key resource for complex requirements involving functional, durable, and standardized apparel and textile goods.