Danielle E Tonsel

Danielle serves as a Contract Specialist within the U.S. Coast Guard’s LOG-9 office (70Z084), where she manages the acquisition lifecycle for critical life-cycle support services essential to shore-based and maritime operational readiness. Her responsibilities include developing solicitation documents, conducting market research, evaluating proposals, and administering contracts for facilities, environmental, and logistical services that sustain Coast Guard personnel and mission-critical infrastructure. She specializes in non-defense, service-oriented acquisitions under FAR Part 12 and Part 13, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning with the agency’s strategic priorities for facility sustainment and operational continuity. Danielle maintains established relationships with key contractors including GILMAN CORPORATION THE, FRONTLINE ENTERPRISES LLC, ISN ALLIANCE LLC, S3 SOLUTIONS ONE LLC, and FAZTEC INDUSTRIES INC, primarily for facilities management, food services, and environmental support. Her contracting approach reflects a preference for long-term, performance-based agreements with proven vendors capable of delivering integrated, mission-critical services across diverse geographic locations. She consistently engages these partners through competitive and non-competitive pathways, emphasizing accountability, service-level adherence, and cost-effective outcomes. Her procurement portfolio reflects a strong emphasis on small business participation, with 40% of awards directed toward socioeconomic set-asides, including 8(a) competed contracts and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She actively leverages the SBA’s EDWOSB and SDVOSB programs to expand vendor diversity, while maintaining a majority of acquisitions open to general competition to ensure market-wide fairness and innovation. Danielle’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 722310 (Food Service Contractors) and 561210 (Facilities Support Services), with significant activity in janitorial, landscaping, and related support services. She also manages specialized contracts under NAICS 488111 for air traffic control support and 561730 for grounds maintenance, demonstrating technical fluency in facilities operations, environmental compliance, and mission-critical service delivery across Coast Guard installations nationwide.