Daniel T. Taliaferro

Daniel Taliaferro serves as a Contracting Officer for the W7NF Uspfo Activity Miang 110 under the Department of the Army, where he manages the acquisition of critical facility infrastructure services essential to military installation readiness. His portfolio centers on construction, maintenance, and modernization contracts for electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and flooring systems supporting barracks, hangars, and administrative facilities. He ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the agency’s mission to sustain and enhance operational base environments. Taliaferro routinely handles competitive sealed bidding and negotiated contracts under FAR Part 36, with a focus on performance-based service acquisitions that emphasize quality, timeliness, and lifecycle cost efficiency. While specific contractor names are not disclosed in available data, Taliaferro maintains consistent engagement with a broad network of qualified small business contractors specializing in facility systems integration. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for long-term vendor partnerships built on demonstrated technical capability, past performance, and compliance with safety and environmental standards. He actively cultivates relationships with firms possessing relevant certifications and proven experience in military construction environments, ensuring reliable execution of mission-critical work. Taliaferro exhibits a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 90.6% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. He consistently prioritizes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), accounting for 6.3% of set-asides, and maintains a disciplined approach to ensuring equitable access for small and disadvantaged firms. His contracting strategy aligns with DoD mandates to maximize small business participation while maintaining rigorous performance accountability. His technical expertise is concentrated in NAICS 238210 (electrical contracting), 238160 (roofing), 237310 (highway and bridge construction), 238330 (flooring), and 238220 (plumbing and HVAC). He procures specialized services for infrastructure resilience, including retrofitting aging utilities, installing code-compliant systems, and executing preventive maintenance programs tailored to military facility standards. His domain knowledge ensures acquisitions support mission continuity through durable, compliant, and operationally ready installations.