James Midgett

James Midgett serves as a key procurement lead within Navfacsyscom Mid-Atlantic, overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical infrastructure projects for Navy and Marine Corps installations across the Mid-Atlantic region. He is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of construction contracts, from requirements definition and market research through solicitation, award, and contract administration. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to modernize aging facilities and sustain combat-ready bases by ensuring timely delivery of resilient, high-performance buildings and utilities. Midgett specializes in commercial and institutional building construction acquisitions, consistently engaging with contractors to deliver complex, code-compliant facilities that meet stringent DoD standards for safety, sustainability, and operational readiness. Midgett maintains longstanding relationships with a core group of experienced construction firms, 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 firms with proven expertise in heavy civil and institutional construction, often involving multi-disciplinary teams capable of managing design-build and integrated project delivery models. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous quality control, and collaborative project execution to meet aggressive timelines on high-priority installations. Midgett demonstrates an unwavering commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 100% of his awards structured as 8(a) competed contracts. This consistent focus ensures robust participation by small, disadvantaged businesses, aligning with federal mandates to promote equitable access to federal construction opportunities. His procurement strategy prioritizes mentor-protégé relationships and capacity-building among 8(a) firms, fostering long-term vendor development within the defense construction sector. His technical domain is exclusively centered on NAICS 236220—Commercial and Institutional Building Construction—encompassing the design and build of barracks, administrative facilities, training centers, and utility support structures. Midgett’s expertise lies in procuring turnkey construction solutions that integrate energy efficiency, seismic resilience, and environmental compliance, ensuring facilities meet both operational needs and DoD sustainability directives.