Ian Sanford

Ian Sanford serves as a key procurement professional within Navfacsyscom Mid-Atlantic, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to deliver resilient, mission-critical infrastructure across Navy and Marine Corps installations in the Mid-Atlantic region. He manages a portfolio of construction and facility modernization contracts, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing operational readiness through the planning, design, and construction of commercial and institutional facilities. His work directly supports the agency’s strategic priorities of sustaining combat-ready bases, modernizing aging infrastructure, and enhancing environmental compliance through timely and efficient contracting actions. Sanford maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of qualified 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, regionally experienced firms with demonstrated capability in complex military construction projects. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, integrated project delivery, and rigorous contractor oversight to ensure quality, safety, and schedule adherence on high-stakes installations. A defining feature of Sanford’s contracting strategy is his exclusive use of Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a steadfast commitment to socioeconomic goals. Every construction acquisition is structured to maximize opportunities for small businesses, fostering a robust pipeline of capable small contractors aligned with Navy infrastructure needs. This pattern underscores a deliberate effort to build long-term small business capacity within the defense construction sector. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), encompassing new construction, renovations, and facility upgrades for barracks, administrative buildings, and support structures. He also regularly procures NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) services to ensure full systems integration. Sanford’s expertise centers on delivering mission-critical facilities with stringent technical, environmental, and security requirements, demonstrating deep familiarity with military construction standards and lifecycle sustainability practices.