Alex Cooper

Alexander N. Cooper serves as a Contract Specialist with Navfacsyscom Washington (N40080), where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions for the Department of the Navy’s infrastructure and facilities portfolio. He manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and strategic readiness goals. His portfolio primarily encompasses construction, engineering, and facilities support services essential to sustaining and modernizing naval installations across the Pacific Northwest. Cooper’s work directly supports operational readiness through resilient, energy-efficient infrastructure solutions and integrated facilities management. Cooper maintains strong, ongoing relationships with key contractors including CLARK CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC, SUMMER CONSULTANTS, INC., and BKM PRIME AE SB JV, LLC, reflecting a preference for established prime contractors with proven technical capabilities in civil works and design-build delivery. He frequently collaborates with joint ventures and small business teaming arrangements, fostering collaboration between large firms and certified small businesses to enhance competition and performance. His contracting patterns emphasize performance-based outcomes, integrated project delivery, and long-term vendor partnerships that ensure quality and continuity across multi-year facility programs. A strong advocate for socioeconomic diversity, Cooper consistently prioritizes Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately two-thirds of his awards designated for small businesses. His procurement strategy actively promotes participation from small disadvantaged, woman-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned firms, aligning with Department of the Navy mandates to expand equitable access to federal contracting opportunities. He leverages set-aside authorities to cultivate a robust, competitive vendor base while maintaining rigorous performance standards. Cooper’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), 561210 (Facilities Support Services), and 541310 (Architectural Services), reflecting deep expertise in civil infrastructure, facility operations, and design-phase engineering. He routinely procures services related to site development, building maintenance, environmental compliance, and architectural design, ensuring naval installations meet modern operational, safety, and sustainability standards. His technical domain expertise spans construction management, facility lifecycle planning, and integrated design-build delivery models.