Darrel Coley

Darrel Coley serves as an Acquisition Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal procurement actions, from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration. He plays a critical role in advancing agency mission objectives through strategic sourcing of specialized goods and services, with a focus on complex technical and environmental solutions. His acquisitions typically involve high-complexity contracts requiring detailed technical evaluations, compliance with FAR Part 19 socioeconomic requirements, and rigorous performance oversight. Coley’s work ensures timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities while maintaining strict adherence to federal acquisition regulations and best practices in competitive contracting. While specific contractor names are not available, Coley consistently engages a diverse pool of vendors, including small businesses, mid-tier suppliers, and specialized technical firms capable of delivering niche engineering, environmental remediation, and advanced manufacturing solutions. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for competitive sealed bidding and negotiated acquisitions under FAR Part 15, often requiring past performance evaluations and technical proposal reviews. He cultivates vendor relationships grounded in transparency, compliance, and performance accountability, fostering a marketplace where qualified firms can compete fairly and deliver high-quality outcomes. Coley demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 64.9% of his acquisitions set aside exclusively for small businesses under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize economic opportunity and promote workforce diversity through socioeconomic contracting. His portfolio prioritizes broad small business engagement over specific set-asides like 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, indicating a preference for the general small business category while still ensuring equitable access for all eligible firms. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 562910 (Remediation Services), 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), and 562920 (Materials Recovery Facilities), reflecting deep expertise in environmental cleanup, aerospace component supply chains, and waste-to-resource technologies. He also routinely procures specialized electrical components and heavy civil infrastructure services, demonstrating technical fluency across defense, environmental, and industrial sectors. Coley’s domain knowledge enables him to evaluate complex technical requirements and align contracting strategies with operational needs.