Joyce A. Groda

Joyce A. Groda serves as a Contracting Officer at Base Alameda (70Z031), a U.S. Coast Guard facility under the Department of Homeland Security, where she leads the acquisition of critical infrastructure projects essential to maritime operational readiness. Her portfolio centers on heavy civil engineering construction, managing full and open competitions as well as set-aside contracts to modernize and sustain Coast Guard facilities across the Pacific region. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while prioritizing safety, environmental stewardship, and long-term resilience in all procurements, directly supporting the agency’s mission to maintain secure, functional, and mission-ready infrastructure. Groda cultivates strategic partnerships with a diverse pool of contractors specializing in heavy civil construction, including firms with expertise in marine structures, dredging, and facility rehabilitation. While specific vendor names are not disclosed, her contracting patterns reflect consistent engagement with qualified small businesses and certified socioeconomic firms, fostering long-term vendor relationships built on performance reliability and regulatory compliance. She actively collaborates with industry representatives to ensure technical feasibility and alignment with Coast Guard operational requirements. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Groda consistently deploys 8(a) competed set-asides and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, each accounting for 50% of her portfolio. Her socioeconomic contracting strategy prioritizes equitable access for disadvantaged and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, aligning with DHS and Coast Guard mandates to expand opportunity in federal construction markets. Her primary technical focus is NAICS 237990—Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction—encompassing projects such as pier rehabilitation, seawall construction, stormwater management systems, and facility upgrades for Coast Guard stations. Groda brings deep expertise in complex civil works procurement, ensuring technical specifications meet stringent environmental and safety standards while delivering mission-critical infrastructure across the Pacific theater.