Clifford Hedgspeth Jr

Clifford Hedgspeth Jr. serves as a key procurement professional within Naval Facilities Systems Command Mid-Atlantic (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. He manages the acquisition lifecycle for commercial and institutional building construction projects, ensuring alignment with operational readiness goals, sustainability standards, and modernization priorities. His work directly enables the planning, design, and construction of facilities that sustain combat-ready bases, from barracks and administrative buildings to utility and support structures essential to naval operations. Hedgspeth maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of established 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 experienced, regionally based firms capable of executing complex, multi-phase construction projects under stringent military standards. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, integrated project delivery, and strict compliance with federal construction codes and naval engineering specifications. A strong advocate for socioeconomic diversity in federal contracting, Hedgspeth consistently prioritizes HUBZone and 8(a) set-asides, with each accounting for approximately half of his awarded contracts. This deliberate strategy ensures meaningful participation from small, disadvantaged, and geographically underserved businesses, reinforcing the Navy’s commitment to equitable economic opportunity while maintaining high standards of delivery. His contracting patterns reflect a structured, competitive approach that balances small business goals with mission-critical performance requirements. His primary technical focus lies in NAICS 236220—Commercial and Institutional Building Construction—where he oversees the procurement of turnkey construction services for barracks, training facilities, maintenance shops, and administrative complexes. His expertise centers on managing the full spectrum of construction delivery methods, from design-bid-build to design-build, with emphasis on code compliance, energy efficiency, and base resilience.