Brett D Burnham

Brett D. Burnham serves as a Contract Specialist within NAVFACSYSCOM Mid-Atlantic, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to deliver resilient, mission-critical infrastructure across Navy and Marine Corps installations in the Mid-Atlantic region. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of construction, renovation, and utilities-related acquisitions, ensuring compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations while aligning procurements with operational readiness goals. His expertise spans design-build, construction management, and repair contracts for facilities, utilities, and environmental systems, with a strong emphasis on sustaining aging infrastructure and modernizing combat-ready bases. Burnham maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including RYAN CONSTRUCTION CO INC, WEEKS-CASHMAN JV, APPLEDORE MARINE - CH2M JV, W. M. JORDAN COMPANY, INCORPORATED, and MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established firms with proven track records in complex federal construction projects, particularly those involving marine facilities, site development, and heavy civil infrastructure. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous oversight, and collaborative contract administration to ensure quality and timeliness. A defining feature of Burnham’s procurement strategy is his exclusive use of Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. All his acquisitions are structured to maximize opportunities for small businesses, fostering a competitive environment that prioritizes small business participation without reliance on large business set-asides or subcontracting plans. While NAICS data is not currently available, his portfolio consistently centers on construction, civil engineering, and facility modernization services, aligning with the Navy’s infrastructure priorities. His technical domain expertise includes procurement of services related to energy resilience, waterfront structures, base utilities, and environmental compliance, ensuring that all acquisitions support the long-term operational sustainability of naval installations.