Brooks Sumner

Brooks Sumner serves as a key procurement professional 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. Responsible for managing complex construction and facilities support acquisitions, Sumner ensures compliance with federal contracting regulations while advancing operational readiness through timely delivery of modernized facilities. Their portfolio primarily encompasses commercial and institutional building construction, with significant emphasis on plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning systems, reflecting a focus on mission-critical infrastructure sustainment and environmental compliance. Sumner 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 expertise in federal construction projects, particularly those capable of executing integrated design-build and renovation efforts under stringent military standards. The working relationships are characterized by long-term collaboration, performance-based evaluations, and a shared commitment to quality, safety, and schedule adherence. A pronounced commitment to small business participation defines Sumner’s contracting approach, with 96.8% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize economic opportunity for small businesses, including those certified under 8(a), HUBZone, and SDB programs, while maintaining rigorous performance standards. The consistent use of set-asides underscores a strategic alignment with DoD socioeconomic goals and a dedication to fostering a diverse, competitive contractor base. Sumner’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), with ancillary support for facilities management services under NAICS 561210. Their expertise lies in managing complex, multi-trade construction projects requiring coordination of structural, mechanical, and utility systems to sustain combat-ready bases, emphasizing energy efficiency, code compliance, and lifecycle resilience.