Dante P. Serneo

Dante P. Serneo serves as a Contracting Officer for Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Marianas, where he manages the acquisition of critical infrastructure, environmental, and operational support services across Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Federated States of Micronesia. In this role, he ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing the Navy’s mission of sustaining military readiness through resilient facility development and environmental stewardship. His portfolio encompasses a broad range of construction, engineering, and facility services, with a strong emphasis on mission-critical infrastructure modernization and sustainability initiatives. Mr. Serneo maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including SEL Engineering Services, Inc., Schneider Electric Buildings Critical Systems, Inc., CDM Constructors Inc., and AMD International Technologies LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on integrated facility solutions, electrical and critical systems design, construction management, and technology-enabled infrastructure support. His contracting approach prioritizes performance-based outcomes and long-term vendor collaboration to ensure operational continuity and compliance with DoD standards. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Mr. Serneo consistently applies Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, directing approximately 75% of his acquisitions to small businesses. He also actively utilizes HUBZone set-asides, reflecting a deliberate strategy to promote economic development in underserved communities. His contracting patterns demonstrate a strong commitment to socioeconomic goals, aligning with DoD and federal mandates to increase small business access to defense contracts. His primary NAICS focus includes 721110 (hotel and motel operations), 336611 (shipbuilding and repair), 517312 (wireless telecommunications), and 813110 (religious organizations), indicating a diverse portfolio spanning facility support, maritime infrastructure, communications systems, and base services. This reflects his technical expertise in managing complex, multi-disciplinary procurements that support both military readiness and community infrastructure needs across the Indo-Pacific region.