Jennifer W. McDonald

Jen L. McDonald serves as a Contract Specialist with NAVFACSYSCOM Mid-Atlantic, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions for Navy and Marine Corps infrastructure projects across the Mid-Atlantic region. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—she ensures compliance with FAR and DOD regulations while aligning acquisitions with the agency’s strategic goals of modernizing aging facilities and sustaining operational readiness. Her portfolio primarily encompasses construction, engineering services, environmental remediation, and facility sustainment contracts, supporting the delivery of resilient, mission-essential infrastructure. McDonald 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, Inc., and McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established firms with proven track records in complex government construction and engineering environments. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and contractor accountability, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in regulatory compliance and quality delivery. Her procurement patterns show a strong emphasis on open competition, with 71.4% of awards issued under no set-aside provisions. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation, with 23.8% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and 4.8% awarded through 8(a) competed programs, reflecting a balanced commitment to socioeconomic objectives without compromising mission needs. McDonald’s primary NAICS focus includes Engineering Services (541330), Remediation Services (562910), and Professional and Management Development Training (611430), underscoring her expertise in technical infrastructure planning, environmental compliance, and workforce capacity building. She also procures specialized services in commercial machinery maintenance (811310) and information technology support (519290), demonstrating a multidisciplinary approach to sustaining naval installations through integrated, mission-driven contracting.