Daniel McCauley

Daniel McCauley serves as a key procurement lead within Federal Prison Industries (Unicor), supporting the agency’s mission to deliver vocational training and meaningful employment to incarcerated individuals through the production of essential goods for federal agencies. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions aligned with industrial manufacturing and supply chain requirements, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing Unicor’s goal of self-sufficiency and cost-effective service delivery. His work spans the full acquisition lifecycle—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and performance oversight—focusing on high-volume, mission-critical manufacturing contracts that support federal operational needs. McCauley maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized contractors, including Veterans Range Solutions, LLC, Krueger International, Inc., Veterans Environmental Group, LLC, Blind Industries and Services of Maryland, and Nightingale Corp. These partnerships reflect a strategic alignment with mission-driven organizations that share Unicor’s commitment to workforce development and social impact. His contracting patterns emphasize long-term, performance-based collaborations with vendors capable of scaling production while adhering to rigorous quality and security standards. His procurement strategy reflects an even split between small business set-asides and open competitions, with 50% of awards designated under FAR 19.5 Total Small Business Set-Asides. This balanced approach underscores a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small businesses while maintaining flexibility to secure specialized industrial capacity. He actively leverages socioeconomic programs to support veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and other certified small entities, reinforcing Unicor’s broader goals of inclusive economic opportunity. McCauley’s technical focus centers on NAICS 331110 (Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing) and NAICS 336350 (Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing), indicating deep expertise in heavy industrial production and automotive component supply. He procures forged, stamped, and machined metal components used in federal fleet maintenance, infrastructure, and security equipment, demonstrating specialized knowledge in metallurgical processes, quality control systems, and Just-In-Time manufacturing protocols.