Sandy Guite

Sandy Guite serves as a key procurement lead within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Ceu MIAMI (00082), overseeing the acquisition of civil engineering and environmental remediation services critical to sustaining national maritime infrastructure. Responsible for managing contracts that support the modernization of coastal facilities, navigational aids, and resilience-enhancing civil works, Guite plays a central role in advancing the Coast Guard’s operational readiness through strategic sourcing of heavy construction and environmental restoration services. Their acquisitions directly enable mission-critical functions including search and rescue, aids to navigation, and climate-resilient infrastructure development. Guite maintains a balanced contracting approach, engaging both large-scale civil engineering firms and specialized small businesses to deliver complex infrastructure projects. While no single contractor dominates the portfolio, the procurement strategy emphasizes collaborative partnerships with firms possessing proven expertise in coastal construction, marine structures, and hazardous material remediation. Working relationships are characterized by technical rigor, compliance with federal construction standards, and a preference for vendors with demonstrated experience in remote and environmentally sensitive locations. A deliberate 50% set-aside allocation to small businesses reflects a strong institutional commitment to socioeconomic contracting under FAR 19.5, with equal emphasis on non-set-aside competitions to ensure broad market participation. This dual approach ensures competitive pricing while expanding opportunities for small, disadvantaged, and veteran-owned firms capable of meeting the technical demands of maritime infrastructure projects. Guite’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) and 562910 (Remediation Services), encompassing the design, construction, and rehabilitation of piers, breakwaters, fuel storage systems, and contaminated site cleanups. Their expertise centers on complex, federally regulated projects requiring adherence to environmental compliance frameworks, marine construction codes, and federal environmental impact protocols.