FEAD Cherry Point

FEAD Cherry Point serves as a secondary contracting representative within Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Mid-Atlantic, supporting the procurement of mission-critical infrastructure projects for Navy and Marine Corps installations across the Mid-Atlantic region. Responsible for executing acquisition strategies aligned with NAVFAC’s mandate to sustain and modernize combat-ready bases, they manage a portfolio of construction and facility improvement contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Their work directly enables operational readiness by facilitating timely delivery of resilient infrastructure, with a focus on commercial and institutional building construction and specialized roofing systems. FEAD Cherry Point maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced 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 military construction, site development, and facility modernization. Collaborations are characterized by rigorous performance oversight and adherence to Navy-specific construction standards, ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and mission-readiness requirements. A defining feature of FEAD Cherry Point’s procurement strategy is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside preference under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a robust commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. All acquisitions are structured to maximize opportunities for small businesses, ensuring broad participation without reliance on large business prime contractors. This pattern reinforces NAVFAC’s mandate to foster economic resilience within the defense industrial base while promoting equitable access to federal contracting opportunities. The primary NAICS codes under FEAD Cherry Point’s purview are 236220 for Commercial and Institutional Building Construction and 238160 for Roofing Contractors, reflecting a specialized focus on facility upgrades, structural rehabilitation, and envelope systems. Their expertise lies in procuring turnkey construction services, including site preparation, structural framing, and waterproofing solutions tailored to high-usage military environments, ensuring long-term durability and compliance with DoD facility standards.