Britney MACHADO-POTESTIO

Britney Machado-Potestio serves as the primary contracting lead for Navfacsyscom Southwest, overseeing the acquisition of critical infrastructure projects that sustain and modernize naval installations across the Southwest region. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of construction and engineering contracts, she ensures alignment with Department of the Navy priorities in operational readiness, environmental compliance, and facility resilience. Her portfolio primarily encompasses procurement actions under the NAICS codes for plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning systems; highway, street, and bridge construction; and professional engineering services. She plays a pivotal role in translating mission needs into legally compliant, performance-based solicitations that support long-term infrastructure sustainability. Machado-Potestio maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of prime 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, full-service contractors capable of delivering complex civil works, environmental remediation, and mechanical systems integration under tight operational timelines. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance metrics, risk mitigation, and contractor accountability, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in technical proficiency and regulatory adherence. Her procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with approximately 90% of awards issued under no set-aside conditions, reflecting a focus on capability over socioeconomic categorization. While small business participation remains a secondary objective, she occasionally utilizes 8(a) competed and Total Small Business Set-Aside mechanisms, aligning with FAR 19.5 guidelines when market conditions support it. Her socioeconomic contracting patterns demonstrate a balanced approach—favoring capability-driven competition while still enabling targeted opportunities for qualified small businesses. Her technical expertise centers on NAICS 238220 (HVAC), 237310 (transportation infrastructure), and 541330 (engineering services), reflecting deep specialization in utility systems, roadway and drainage construction, and design-build delivery models. She routinely procures integrated solutions that combine civil, mechanical, and environmental disciplines to support mission-critical naval facilities.