Clifton Gaither

Clifton Gaither serves as the primary contracting lead for Navfacsyscom Mid-Atlantic, responsible for managing the acquisition of mission-critical infrastructure projects across Navy and Marine Corps installations in the Mid-Atlantic region. He plays a central role in executing the agency’s mandate to modernize aging facilities, sustain combat-ready bases, and deliver resilient utilities through timely and compliant contract actions. His portfolio primarily encompasses construction and renovation acquisitions under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with a strong emphasis on design-build, construction manager-at-risk, and fixed-price contract vehicles. Gaither ensures alignment with DoD infrastructure priorities, integrating environmental compliance, energy resilience, and military construction standards into every procurement cycle. Gaither maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced construction 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 track records in complex government construction environments. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous pre-award vetting, and post-award oversight to ensure quality, safety, and schedule adherence across high-stakes infrastructure projects. A defining feature of Gaither’s contracting strategy is his overwhelming commitment to small business participation, with 96.3% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He actively leverages HUBZone set-asides to support economically distressed communities, reflecting a deliberate socioeconomic strategy aligned with DoD small business goals. His contracting patterns prioritize accessibility for small, locally based firms while maintaining competitive rigor and compliance with socioeconomic reporting requirements. His technical expertise centers on commercial and institutional building construction (NAICS 236220), with significant activity in highway and bridge construction (237310), roofing (238160), and HVAC/plumbing systems (238220). He specializes in procurements involving structural rehabilitation, utility upgrades, and base modernization, demonstrating deep familiarity with military construction codes, sustainable building practices, and integrated facility systems.