Karina Gudiel

Karina Gudiel serves as a key procurement lead within the U.S. Coast Guard’s CEU MIAMI (00082), responsible for managing civil engineering acquisitions critical to sustaining national maritime infrastructure. She oversees the planning, solicitation, and award of contracts supporting the construction, rehabilitation, and modernization of coastal facilities, aids to navigation systems, and resilient civil works projects. Her work directly enables operational readiness by ensuring that remote stations and critical maritime assets meet stringent safety and environmental standards. Gudiel primarily handles complex, large-scale construction and infrastructure projects under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with a strong emphasis on mission-critical engineering solutions. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly detailed, Gudiel’s procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with heavy civil engineering firms and specialized roofing contractors capable of executing work in remote, environmentally sensitive coastal zones. She collaborates with vendors possessing proven experience in marine construction, erosion control, and structural rehabilitation, often requiring specialized certifications for work in federal maritime zones. Her contracting approach prioritizes technical competence, safety compliance, and the ability to operate under challenging logistical conditions. Gudiel demonstrates a pronounced commitment to small business participation, with 80% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a strategic emphasis on fostering economic opportunity within the construction sector, particularly for firms certified as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. Her procurement strategy actively promotes socioeconomic inclusion by prioritizing small business eligibility and encouraging teaming arrangements that enhance capacity and innovation. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), encompassing coastal infrastructure, breakwaters, piers, and navigational aid installations, with a secondary emphasis on NAICS 238160 (Roofing Contractors) for facility envelope integrity. She specializes in procuring services requiring advanced geotechnical knowledge, marine construction techniques, and compliance with Army Corps of Engineers and NOAA standards, underscoring her expertise in mission-driven civil engineering procurement.