Deena Leann McDaniel Exclusion - Department of the Interior

SAM.gov Entity Exclusions (Debarments & Suspensions)

Detected April 2nd, 2026

Summary

The U.S. Department of the Interior has recorded an exclusion action against Deena Leann McDaniel in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov). The exclusion appears in the federal debarment and suspension database, indicating the individual is prohibited from receiving federal contracts, grants, and other federal assistance. Federal contractors and grantees must check the SAM.gov exclusion list before awarding subcontracts or engagements.

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What changed

The Department of the Interior has added an exclusion record for Deena Leann McDaniel to the SAM.gov Entity Exclusions database. This is an individual debarment or suspension action recorded against a named party, indicating she is prohibited from receiving federal contracts, loans, grants, or other federal financial assistance as administered by the Interior Department.

Federal contractors and grantees who engage with the Department of the Interior must screen their proposed subcontractors, vendors, and partners against the SAM.gov exclusion list before award. Conducting exclusion checks is a mandatory pre-award requirement under federal acquisition regulations. Failure to verify exclusion status can result in contractor liability for doing business with excluded parties.

What to do next

Check SAM.gov Entity Exclusions before awarding any contracts or grants involving Interior Department funding
Screen current subcontractors and vendors against the exclusion list if Interior Department funding is involved
Document exclusion verification as part of pre-award compliance procedures