Clifford A Sagara

Clifford A. Sagara serves as a key procurement leader within Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Hawaii, overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical infrastructure and facility support services for U.S. Navy operations across the Hawaiian Islands. He manages a diverse portfolio of construction, engineering, and architectural contracts aligned with the agency’s strategic priorities of operational readiness, energy resilience, and infrastructure modernization. His acquisitions typically involve complex, mission-essential projects requiring compliance with Department of Defense facility standards and sustainable design practices, ensuring naval installations remain mission-ready and environmentally responsible. Sagara maintains consistent working relationships with primary contractors GMB INC and KAPULE LLC, both of which provide specialized expertise in civil construction, facility maintenance, and utility systems integration. These partnerships reflect a preference for established, high-performing vendors with proven track records in delivering complex projects under stringent military requirements. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous oversight, and long-term vendor reliability, fostering collaborative relationships that support sustained operational continuity. A strong advocate for small business participation, Sagara prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, directing approximately 60% of his acquisitions to small business concerns. This reflects a deliberate strategy to enhance economic opportunity within the local Hawaii contracting community while ensuring competitive innovation and responsiveness. His procurement patterns consistently favor small business participation across multiple socioeconomic categories, reinforcing the Navy’s commitment to inclusive contracting practices. His technical focus centers on NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) and 237130 (Power and Communication Line Construction), each accounting for 40% of his portfolio, with additional emphasis on NAICS 541310 (Architectural Services). He routinely procures services related to electrical and telecommunications infrastructure, structural engineering, site development, and facility design—domains requiring deep familiarity with military construction codes, environmental compliance, and naval base operational constraints.