Rachel P Di Benedetto

Rachel P. Di Benedetto serves as a Storekeeper at Base Cape COD(00052), a U.S. Coast Guard facility under the Department of Homeland Security, where she plays a critical role in managing the receipt, storage, inventory control, and distribution of maintenance and operational supplies essential to facility readiness. Her responsibilities directly support the agency’s mission to sustain and modernize critical infrastructure, ensuring that HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and structural systems remain fully operational. Di Benedetto interfaces closely with procurement teams to requisition and track supplies, enabling timely execution of facility service contracts and compliance with federal logistics standards. She primarily handles acquisitions for maintenance, repair, and landscaping materials, acting as a key liaison between field operations and contracting personnel. Di Benedetto maintains a consistent working relationship with GALLO CONSTRUCTION CO INC, a primary vendor for landscaping and grounds maintenance services. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for established, reliable contractors with proven track records in facility support, fostering long-term vendor partnerships that prioritize quality, timeliness, and adherence to federal specifications. She collaborates closely with contractors to ensure material delivery aligns with maintenance schedules and safety protocols, reinforcing operational continuity. Her procurement activity is fully aligned with Small Business Set-Aside preferences under FAR 19.5, with 100% of her acquisitions designated for small business participation. This reflects a deliberate and unwavering commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals, ensuring that local and disadvantaged small businesses benefit from Coast Guard infrastructure support contracts. Her primary NAICS focus is 561730 (Landscaping Services), indicating specialized expertise in procuring groundskeeping, vegetation management, erosion control, and environmental compliance-related services. She ensures all acquisitions meet federal environmental standards and support the Coast Guard’s resilience and sustainability objectives.