Dan Leone

Daniel J. Leone serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisition programs across engineering, construction, and specialized manufacturing sectors. He plays a critical role in executing federal procurement strategy by ensuring compliance with FAR regulations while delivering mission-critical services and infrastructure. His portfolio primarily encompasses professional engineering services, heavy civil construction, and railroad rolling stock procurement, requiring deep technical understanding of design, safety standards, and lifecycle management. Leone’s work supports the development and maintenance of national infrastructure and transportation systems through competitive, transparent, and legally sound contracting practices. Leone cultivates strategic relationships with a diverse range of vendors, including established engineering firms, specialized construction contractors, and niche manufacturers of rail equipment. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his contracting patterns reflect a preference for firms with proven technical capabilities in civil infrastructure and rail systems. He actively engages with both large primes and qualified small businesses, fostering collaborative partnerships that emphasize performance, compliance, and innovation in delivery. A strong advocate for small business participation, Leone consistently applies Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately two-thirds of his awards reserved for small businesses. His procurement approach prioritizes equitable access for small disadvantaged, women-owned, and other socioeconomically disadvantaged firms, aligning with federal goals to broaden vendor participation. His pattern of no set-asides reflects targeted competition in markets with limited small business capacity, ensuring both compliance and mission readiness. Leone’s primary NAICS focus areas include Engineering Services (541330), Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990), and Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing (336510), indicating deep expertise in infrastructure development and rail transportation systems. He routinely procures design-build services, structural construction, and specialized rail equipment, requiring knowledge of ASTM, AASHTO, and FRA standards. His technical domain spans civil engineering, transportation systems, and industrial manufacturing, positioning him as a key player in national infrastructure modernization efforts.