Deanna Ward

Deanna Ward supports the Department of the Navy through critical procurement functions at Navfacsyscom Washington, managing acquisitions that sustain and modernize naval infrastructure across the Pacific Northwest. She oversees contract execution for mission-critical facility projects, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities in operational readiness, energy efficiency, and resilient construction. Her portfolio primarily includes design-build, professional engineering, and civil construction contracts, requiring rigorous compliance with federal acquisition regulations and lifecycle cost analysis. Ward plays a pivotal role in translating facility requirements into competitive, performance-based solicitations that deliver long-term value to Navy installations. She maintains established working relationships with key contractors including Clark Construction Group LLC, Summer Consultants, Inc., and BKM Prime AE SB JV, LLC, reflecting a preference for experienced firms with proven expertise in naval infrastructure delivery. These partnerships are characterized by collaborative pre-solicitation engagement, clear performance metrics, and consistent adherence to quality assurance protocols. Ward’s contracting approach emphasizes contractor accountability, technical compliance, and schedule reliability, particularly in complex, multi-disciplinary projects requiring seamless integration of engineering and construction services. Ward’s procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately half of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, and the other half competed broadly without set-asides. This approach ensures robust competition while actively promoting small business participation in high-impact infrastructure projects. She consistently leverages small business capabilities across multiple categories, including general engineering, construction management, and specialized civil works, reinforcing the agency’s mandate to foster economic opportunity alongside mission success. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) and 541330 (Engineering Services), reflecting deep expertise in transportation infrastructure, site development, and civil engineering solutions. She procures services ranging from geotechnical analysis and structural design to pavement rehabilitation and utility coordination, ensuring that all projects meet DoN standards for durability, sustainability, and operational functionality.