Daniel W Collins

Dan Collins serves as a Contract Specialist within the W7M8 Uspfo Activity IA ARNG, a subordinate unit of the Department of the Army responsible for delivering specialized training and operational support to the Iowa National Guard. His role centers on the full lifecycle management of acquisitions for technical instruction programs in counterdrug operations, law enforcement tactics, and personnel readiness. He executes solicitations, evaluates proposals, and administers contracts under FAR and DFARS guidelines, ensuring alignment with mission-critical domestic security objectives. His portfolio primarily includes services related to tactical training, surveillance systems, and readiness enhancement, requiring precise compliance with military and federal procurement standards. Collins maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Triplex Enterprises, L.L.C., Cardno TEC-Leidos, LLC, and Ecology Mir Group LLC, all of whom provide specialized technical services in training delivery, equipment integration, and operational support. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in defense and law enforcement domains, often engaging them through competitive sealed bidding and performance-based contracts. These partnerships are characterized by long-term collaboration, technical alignment, and rigorous performance monitoring to ensure mission effectiveness. His contracting approach demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 45.7% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While no other socioeconomic set-asides dominate his portfolio, his consistent use of small business set-asides reflects a deliberate strategy to foster capacity-building among qualified small firms capable of supporting state-level National Guard missions. Though his primary focus lies in training and operational support, his NAICS usage reveals niche procurement activity in miscellaneous food manufacturing, catering, and technical instruction services—indicative of logistical and sustainment needs tied to field training events. His domain expertise lies in integrating civilian technical capabilities into military readiness frameworks, ensuring seamless support for domestic security operations.