Teresa F. Dailey

Teresa F. Dailey serves as a Contract Specialist within the U.S. Coast Guard, operating under the Department of Homeland Security, where she manages the acquisition of critical infrastructure projects essential to maritime safety and operational readiness. Her role involves the full lifecycle procurement of construction and engineering services, ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations while aligning with the Coast Guard’s strategic priorities in facility modernization and resilience enhancement. She typically handles complex, multi-year contracts for the construction, repair, and maintenance of waterfront installations, utility systems, and engineered facilities, requiring deep familiarity with FAR, DFARS, and technical specifications for civil works projects. Dailey collaborates with a diverse range of contractors specializing in heavy civil engineering, industrial and institutional construction, and specialty trades such as plumbing, HVAC, and structural systems. While no single vendor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms possessing proven experience in federal maritime infrastructure, emphasizing performance-based outcomes, quality assurance, and safety compliance. Her working relationships are characterized by a focus on technical competence, past performance evaluation, and adherence to stringent federal construction standards. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 94.4% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions, indicating a focus on maximizing competition and value. However, she maintains a consistent, albeit modest, commitment to small business participation, with 5.6% of awards directed toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating balanced support for socioeconomic programs without compromising mission-critical requirements. Dailey’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS codes 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), and 236210 (Industrial Building Construction), reflecting her expertise in large-scale infrastructure projects. She regularly procures services related to docks, piers, flood protection systems, utility upgrades, and specialized trade work, requiring technical knowledge of coastal engineering, environmental compliance, and federal construction standards.