Baylee Ketring

Baylee Ketring supports the procurement mission of Navfacsyscom Southwest by managing critical infrastructure and environmental services contracts essential to sustaining naval installations across the Southwest region. Responsible for executing acquisitions under the Department of the Navy’s facility modernization and environmental compliance priorities, Ketring oversees a diverse portfolio of construction, remediation, and technical services contracts designed to enhance operational readiness and regulatory compliance. Their work ensures that aging military facilities are maintained through resilient utility systems, environmental remediation, and mission-critical construction activities, aligning with Navfac’s strategic goals of sustainability and resilience. Ketring maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, RSI AMENTUM ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED, KIEWIT INFRASTRUCTURE WEST CO., and Boh Environmental, L.L.C. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced firms capable of delivering complex environmental remediation, site development, and infrastructure services under stringent military standards. The contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, long-term vendor reliability, and technical expertise in hazardous material handling and facility modernization. A strong commitment to small business participation is evident in Ketring’s procurement patterns, with approximately half of all acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. An additional 8.3% of awards are competed under the 8(a) program, demonstrating a deliberate focus on socioeconomic contracting opportunities. This balanced approach ensures broad vendor engagement while prioritizing capacity-building among qualified small and disadvantaged firms. The primary technical focus lies in NAICS 562910 (Remediation Services), reflecting a heavy emphasis on environmental cleanup and soil/water remediation. Additional activity spans pest control (561710), plumbing and HVAC systems (238220), and technical consulting (541690), underscoring expertise in integrated facility support services. Ketring’s portfolio consistently prioritizes mission-critical environmental and infrastructure services that directly enable naval operational continuity.