James Midgett

James Midgett serves as a key procurement professional within Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Mid-Atlantic (NAVFACSYSCOM Mid-Atlantic), supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to deliver resilient, mission-critical infrastructure across Navy and Marine Corps installations. He manages the acquisition lifecycle for construction and facility modernization projects, with a focus on commercial and institutional building construction and specialized building equipment systems. His work directly enables operational readiness by ensuring timely delivery of infrastructure that supports base sustainment, environmental compliance, and combat readiness. Midgett handles competitively awarded contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, prioritizing performance-based outcomes and lifecycle cost efficiency. He 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 general contractors and joint ventures with technical depth in marine, civil, and institutional construction. His contracting approach emphasizes proven performance, safety compliance, and adherence to Navy facility standards, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in reliability and regulatory expertise. Midgett exhibits a balanced commitment to socioeconomic programs, with equal portions of his portfolio awarded under 8(a) competed set-asides and open competition without set-aside. This pattern signals a deliberate strategy to integrate qualified small businesses into high-impact projects while maintaining competitive rigor. His procurement decisions consistently align with DoD and NAVFAC priorities to expand small business participation without compromising mission requirements or schedule integrity. His primary technical focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors), encompassing new construction, renovations, HVAC systems, electrical infrastructure, and specialized facility systems. He specializes in procuring integrated construction services that support mission-critical naval facilities, demonstrating deep familiarity with military construction standards, sustainable design principles, and facility lifecycle management.