Jody Bester

Jody Bester serves as a key procurement lead within Navfacsyscom Southwest, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to deliver resilient infrastructure for naval installations across the Southwest region. Responsible for managing complex construction and environmental service acquisitions, Bester oversees contracts aligned with operational readiness, facility modernization, and utility system sustainment. Their portfolio primarily includes civil works, institutional building construction, and environmental compliance services, ensuring projects meet stringent DoD standards for safety, sustainability, and long-term functionality. Bester plays a critical role in translating mission requirements into compliant, performance-based solicitations that advance infrastructure resilience across military bases. Bester maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, KIEWIT INFRASTRUCTURE WEST CO., and Boh Environmental, L.L.C., among others. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in heavy civil construction, utility line installation, and environmental remediation. The contracting approach emphasizes performance history, technical capability, and past performance evaluations, fostering long-term vendor collaboration while maintaining rigorous oversight to ensure compliance with federal construction and environmental regulations. Set-aside preferences reveal a balanced approach to socioeconomic contracting, with 75% of acquisitions conducted as unrestricted and 25% designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While no specific preference for 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs is evident, the consistent use of small business set-asides demonstrates a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for qualified small contractors in the construction and environmental services sectors. Bester’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 237110 (Water and Sewer Line Construction) and 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), reflecting deep expertise in civil infrastructure and facility modernization. Additionally, 25% of acquisitions fall under 541614 (Process and Logistics Consulting), indicating active engagement in operational efficiency and supply chain optimization services. Their technical domain expertise spans utility infrastructure, building systems integration, and environmental compliance, ensuring projects support mission-critical naval operations.