Jacob Welther Burchett

Jacob Welther Burchett 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, focusing on the planning, design, and execution of commercial and institutional building projects essential to operational readiness. His work ensures that aging infrastructure is sustainably upgraded to meet current and future military requirements, with a strong emphasis on compliance with federal acquisition regulations and lifecycle cost efficiency. Burchett maintains consistent partnerships with a select group of experienced contractors, including Ryan Construction Co. Inc., Weeks-Cashman JV, Appledore Marine – CH2M JV, W.M. Jordan Company, Inc., and McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC. These relationships reflect a preference for contractors with proven expertise in complex facility construction, marine infrastructure, and integrated MEP systems. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and contractor reliability, fostering long-term collaboration with firms capable of delivering high-quality work under demanding operational conditions. He demonstrates a robust commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 100% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. This unwavering focus ensures maximum participation by small business concerns, including those certified under HUBZone, 8(a), and other small business programs, reinforcing the agency’s mandate to promote equitable economic opportunity while maintaining high standards of delivery. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), reflecting deep expertise in institutional facility construction, mechanical systems integration, and sustainable building practices. He consistently procures services involving HVAC retrofits, structural upgrades, utility modernization, and code-compliant construction, demonstrating specialized knowledge in DoD facility standards and energy resilience initiatives.