Daniel DeCoste

Daniel J. DeCoste serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and promoting efficient, transparent procurement practices. He plays a critical role in executing the agency’s mission by designing, soliciting, and awarding contracts for specialized support services and building finishing work. His acquisitions typically involve complex, performance-based requirements requiring careful evaluation of technical capability, past performance, and socioeconomic compliance. DeCoste works closely with program managers and acquisition teams to align contracting strategies with operational needs, emphasizing risk mitigation and value-driven outcomes. While specific contractor names are not publicly identifiable in available records, DeCoste maintains a consistent pattern of engagement with small business vendors, particularly those certified under socioeconomic programs. His procurement approach fosters long-term vendor partnerships grounded in reliability, compliance, and responsiveness to evolving project requirements. He prioritizes vendors with demonstrated experience in niche service categories and maintains an open, competitive environment that encourages new entrants into the federal marketplace. DeCoste demonstrates an unwavering commitment to small business participation, with 100% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize economic opportunity for small businesses, ensuring that no contract is awarded to large businesses unless explicitly waived. His contracting patterns consistently favor small business eligibility, reinforcing the agency’s broader socioeconomic goals and fostering a robust pipeline of qualified small business contractors. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238390 (Other Building Finishing Contractors) and NAICS 561990 (All Other Support Services), indicating expertise in specialized construction finishes, facility maintenance, and non-specialized support functions such as janitorial, logistics, and administrative services. DeCoste’s technical domain knowledge encompasses performance specifications, labor categorization, and service-level agreements critical to delivering high-quality facility support and finishing solutions across diverse operational environments.