Carey N Gropp

Carey N. Gropp 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, Gropp manages the full lifecycle of construction and engineering acquisitions, from solicitation and source selection to contract administration and closeout. Their portfolio primarily encompasses commercial and institutional building construction, with significant focus on facilities modernization, base sustainment, and utility infrastructure projects essential to operational readiness. Gropp ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with strategic infrastructure priorities and environmental stewardship goals. Gropp 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, Inc., and McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established firms with proven expertise in complex government construction environments, particularly those capable of executing multi-disciplinary projects involving site development, structural upgrades, and utility integration. The contracting patterns demonstrate a reliance on repeat performers with strong past performance records and demonstrated capacity to meet stringent Navy standards for quality, safety, and schedule adherence. Gropp’s procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 85.7% of awards issued under no set-aside conditions, reflecting the scale and complexity of required services. However, a consistent 14.3% of awards are designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a deliberate commitment to fostering small business participation where market conditions permit. This balanced approach ensures both operational efficiency and socioeconomic compliance without compromising mission requirements. The majority of Gropp’s acquisitions fall under NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with additional focus on engineering services (541330) and other heavy civil construction (237990). This specialization underscores deep technical expertise in facility construction, site development, and infrastructure modernization, aligning closely with NAVFAC’s mandate to sustain and upgrade combat-ready bases through integrated, mission-focused procurement solutions.