Debra S Strachan

Debra S. Strachan serves as the NAVFAC Washington Location Administrator, overseeing the planning, acquisition, and execution of facility infrastructure projects for the Department of the Navy across the Pacific Northwest. In this critical role, she ensures alignment between operational readiness requirements and federal construction and engineering standards, managing a diverse portfolio of design-build, renovation, and specialty trade contracts. Her procurement activities directly support NAVFAC’s mission to sustain, modernize, and expand naval installations through integrated facilities solutions, with a strong emphasis on resilience, energy efficiency, and environmental compliance. Strachan maintains enduring partnerships with leading contractors including CLARK CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC, SUMMER CONSULTANTS, INC., and BKM PRIME AE SB JV, LLC, who deliver complex architectural, engineering, and construction services. She fosters collaborative, performance-based relationships with prime contractors and their subcontractors, prioritizing technical expertise, schedule adherence, and safety compliance. Her procurement approach emphasizes integrated project delivery models and design-build methodologies to streamline outcomes and enhance mission support. A steadfast advocate for small business participation, Strachan consistently directs 75% of her contracting activity toward Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, creating meaningful opportunities for small and emerging firms. Her socioeconomic strategy reflects a deliberate commitment to inclusive contracting, with frequent use of general small business set-asides to broaden vendor engagement and promote economic resilience within the defense industrial base. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors) and 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services), reflecting her oversight of specialized construction trades—such as electrical, plumbing, and HVAC—and strategic facilities management consulting. She routinely procures services related to facility condition assessments, maintenance planning, and infrastructure modernization, demonstrating deep technical expertise in naval facility lifecycle management and compliance with DoD and EPA standards.