Joshua Kaimikaua

Joshua Kaimikaua serves as a Contract Specialist within Navfacsyscom Mid-Atlantic, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical construction and infrastructure acquisitions for Navy and Marine Corps installations across the Mid-Atlantic region. Responsible for the full lifecycle of procurement actions, he specializes in planning, soliciting, awarding, and administering contracts for facility modernization, utilities upgrades, and base sustainment projects. His work directly supports operational readiness by ensuring timely delivery of resilient, code-compliant infrastructure that meets stringent DoD standards. Kaimikaua primarily handles complex, performance-based construction contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with a strong emphasis on design-build and construction-manager-at-risk delivery methods. He 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, technically proficient firms with proven track records in naval infrastructure projects. Kaimikaua fosters collaborative, compliance-driven contracting environments, prioritizing contractor performance, safety, and schedule adherence in high-stakes operational settings. Kaimikaua demonstrates an unwavering commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 100% of his awarded contracts structured as Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides. This consistent focus ensures that veteran-owned enterprises are prioritized in the delivery of critical infrastructure, aligning with DoD and federal mandates to promote equitable access to government contracting opportunities. His procurement patterns reflect a strategic alignment with national goals to empower veteran entrepreneurs within the defense construction sector. His technical expertise is concentrated in NAICS 238220—Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors—where he procures specialized mechanical systems for mission-critical facilities. This includes HVAC integration, chilled water systems, sanitary plumbing, and energy-efficient building services essential to sustaining combat-ready bases. Kaimikaua’s deep familiarity with mechanical systems procurement ensures compliance with Navy facility standards and energy resilience requirements.