Joyce A Groda

Joyce A. Groda serves as a Contract Specialist with the U.S. Coast Guard’s CEU OAKLAND (00088) procurement office, where she plays a pivotal role in executing civil engineering and infrastructure modernization contracts critical to maritime operational readiness. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of acquisition activities—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and alignment with the Coast Guard’s mission to sustain navigational safety, port security, and base resilience. She primarily manages complex construction and engineering acquisitions under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with a strong emphasis on mission-critical infrastructure projects along the nation’s coastal and inland waterways. While specific contractor names are not disclosed in available data, Groda consistently engages a diverse pool of qualified vendors, including small businesses, 8(a) certified firms, and other socioeconomic category participants, fostering collaborative, transparent, and competitive contracting environments. Her working relationships are characterized by proactive engagement with industry, clear communication of technical requirements, and adherence to fair and open competition principles, ensuring that contract performance meets rigorous safety and environmental standards. Groda demonstrates a robust commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 80% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and 20% competitively awarded to 8(a) participants. This pattern reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize opportunities for disadvantaged small businesses while maintaining high standards of performance and accountability in mission-critical infrastructure projects. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), encompassing dredging, shoreline stabilization, marine structure rehabilitation, and environmental remediation. She also oversees NAICS 237130 (Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction), ensuring reliable utility support for Coast Guard facilities. Groda’s expertise centers on complex civil works projects requiring specialized engineering solutions and strict adherence to federal environmental and safety regulations.