Edmund Starnes

Edmund Starnes serves as a key procurement lead within Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Southeast (NAVFACSE) under agency code N69450, overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical infrastructure and operational support services for U.S. Navy installations across the Southeastern U.S. and overseas theaters. He manages a diverse portfolio of construction and training-related contracts, ensuring alignment with naval readiness objectives through timely delivery of commercial and institutional facilities, utilities, and base operations support. His acquisitions primarily focus on specialized building systems and professional development programs, reflecting NAVFACSE’s mandate to sustain resilient, high-performance infrastructure and workforce capabilities. Starnes maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of prime contractors, including BL Harbert International LLC, Walsh Federal LLC, Sauer Construction, LLC, McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, and Kira Aviation Services LLC. These partnerships span heavy civil construction, facility modernization, and aviation support services, indicating a preference for experienced, full-service contractors capable of executing complex, multi-disciplinary projects. His contracting patterns suggest a reliance on established industry partners with proven performance in federal construction and operational support environments. His procurement strategy exhibits an even split between 8(a) competed set-asides and no set-aside awards, demonstrating a balanced approach to small business inclusion without compromising access to qualified large contractors. This pattern reflects a deliberate effort to foster 8(a) participation while maintaining flexibility for mission-essential procurements requiring specialized capacity or scale. Starnes’ primary NAICS focus is evenly distributed between 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors) and 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training). This dual specialization underscores his role in procuring advanced mechanical, electrical, and building automation systems alongside workforce training and leadership development services, positioning him at the intersection of physical infrastructure and human capital readiness within the Department of the Navy.