Edward M Charette

Edward M. Charette serves as a Contracting Officer for NAVFACSYSCOM Washington (N40080), where he manages mission-critical procurement activities supporting the Department of the Navy’s infrastructure sustainment and facility modernization objectives. He is responsible for the full lifecycle acquisition of facilities support and security services across military installations in the Pacific Northwest and beyond, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and strategic readiness goals. His portfolio emphasizes integrated engineering, operations, and maintenance contracts that enhance the resilience and efficiency of naval facilities, aligning with NAVFAC’s mandate to deliver reliable, mission-enabling infrastructure solutions. Charette maintains longstanding relationships with key contractors including Clark Construction Group LLC, Summer Consultants, Inc., and BKM Prime AE SB JV, LLC, reflecting a preference for established firms with proven technical expertise in facility design, construction management, and systems integration. He also collaborates with small, specialized vendors such as Indian Township Sanchez Group, LLC, fostering partnerships that combine large-scale execution capacity with niche capabilities in tribal and community-based service delivery. His contracting approach balances performance-based outcomes with collaborative vendor engagement to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of complex facility services. His procurement strategy demonstrates a balanced commitment to socioeconomic programs, with equal distribution among No Set-Aside, 8(a) Competed, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides. This reflects a deliberate effort to promote equitable access for disadvantaged and veteran-owned businesses while maintaining competition and mission fidelity. Charette actively leverages the 8(a) program and SDVOSB authorities to expand the contractor base and strengthen the Navy’s supply chain diversity. His primary focus lies in NAICS 561210 (Facilities Support Services) and NAICS 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services), encompassing custodial, grounds maintenance, facility operations, and physical security services. He specializes in performance-based contracting models, including task orders under indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicles, ensuring scalable, responsive support for dynamic naval operations. His expertise centers on integrating operational requirements with sustainable facility management practices across DoD installations.