Jodus Hortin

Jodus Hortin serves as a Contract Specialist within Navfacsyscom Northwest, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to deliver resilient, mission-critical infrastructure across the Pacific Northwest. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of construction and engineering acquisitions, from solicitation through contract award and administration, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and naval readiness requirements. His portfolio primarily encompasses commercial and institutional building construction, architectural services, and heavy civil engineering projects that sustain naval installations, shipyards, and environmental infrastructure. Hortin’s work directly enables operational readiness by facilitating timely delivery of facilities that meet stringent military standards for durability, safety, and environmental compliance. Hortin maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including CONTRACK WATTS INC, ABSHER CONSTRUCTION CO, and ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT SERVICES, LLC, all of which have demonstrated proven performance in delivering complex naval construction and environmental remediation services. These partnerships are characterized by long-term reliability, technical expertise in naval facility standards, and adherence to rigorous quality and safety protocols. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, with a preference for vendors who bring specialized experience in shipyard modernization and sustainable infrastructure solutions. A strong advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Hortin consistently structures acquisitions to maximize small business participation, with approximately half of his awards set aside for 8(a) certified firms and the other half competed without set-asides. This balanced approach ensures competitive rigor while actively promoting opportunities for disadvantaged businesses aligned with Navy infrastructure goals. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to cultivate a diverse, capable small business base capable of meeting the technical demands of naval construction projects. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), complemented by significant activity in NAICS 541310 (Architectural Services) and NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction). He specializes in acquiring design-build services, facility upgrades, utility system modernization, and environmental compliance infrastructure critical to sustaining naval operations in the Pacific Northwest.