Jacqueline Carrera

Jacqueline Carrera serves as a Contract Specialist for Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Southwest (NAVFAC SW), where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurement actions to support naval infrastructure across the Southwest region. She manages the full lifecycle of construction and facility support contracts, ensuring alignment with Department of the Navy priorities for operational readiness, environmental compliance, and facility modernization. Her acquisitions primarily focus on civil works, utility systems, and building maintenance services, requiring deep technical understanding of federal construction standards and FAR-based contracting methodologies. Carrera ensures compliance with statutory requirements while facilitating timely delivery of essential infrastructure capabilities to naval bases and installations. Carrera maintains strong, recurring relationships with a core group of established contractors including Mckenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, RSI Amentum Environmental Solutions, L1 Enterprises Incorporated, Kiewit Infrastructure West Co., and Boh Environmental, L.L.C. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced, performance-driven vendors with proven track records in military facility projects. Her contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical proficiency, and adherence to safety and environmental regulations, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in consistent performance and regulatory compliance. Her procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 75% of awards issued under no set-aside conditions, while maintaining a deliberate 25% allocation to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balanced approach ensures access to specialized capabilities while actively promoting small business participation without compromising mission requirements. Carrera consistently leverages small business resources within the construction and environmental services sectors, demonstrating a commitment to socioeconomic goals without sacrificing quality or schedule. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), accounting for half of her portfolio, followed by NAICS 561720 (Janitorial Services) and 237110 (Water and Sewer Line Construction). She specializes in procuring complex mechanical systems, facility maintenance services, and critical infrastructure upgrades, demonstrating technical expertise in building systems integration, utility modernization, and environmental remediation within military contexts.