Jennifer L. Stewart

Jennifer L. Stewart serves as a Contract Specialist with Navfacsyscom Mid-Atlantic, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of construction and infrastructure acquisitions for Navy and Marine Corps installations across the Mid-Atlantic region. She plays a critical role in executing mission-critical contracts that ensure operational readiness through the design, construction, and sustainment of resilient facilities and utilities. Her portfolio primarily encompasses commercial and institutional building construction, plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning systems, and water/sewer infrastructure projects, all aligned with the Department of the Navy’s mandate to modernize aging infrastructure and maintain combat-ready bases. Stewart 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 firms with proven expertise in complex federal construction environments, often involving multi-disciplinary teams and integrated design-build delivery methods. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous compliance with federal construction standards, and close coordination with design and engineering teams. A strong advocate for small business participation, Stewart consistently prioritizes socioeconomic set-asides, with 75% of her acquisitions designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She also actively supports HUBZone contractors, reflecting a deliberate commitment to economic development in underserved communities. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a structured focus on maximizing small business engagement while maintaining technical integrity and schedule reliability. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), followed by NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), indicating deep expertise in facility modernization and mechanical systems integration. She specializes in procuring turnkey construction services that meet stringent military specifications, ensuring long-term durability, energy efficiency, and environmental compliance across naval installations.