Karyss Cabuhat

Karyss Cabuhat supports the procurement mission of Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Marianas by managing acquisitions critical to sustaining military infrastructure across Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Federated States of Micronesia. Though their formal title is not specified, their role centers on executing facility-related contracts that ensure operational readiness through resilient construction, environmental compliance, and mission-critical building services. They routinely handle complex procurements under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with a focus on design-build, construction management, and facility maintenance contracts aligned with NAVFAC’s strategic infrastructure priorities. Cabuhat maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including SEL Engineering Services, Inc., Schneider Electric Buildings Critical Systems, Inc., CDM Constructors Inc., and AMD International Technologies LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in commercial and institutional construction, specialized trade services, and nonresidential building systems. The contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and long-term operational sustainability, fostering collaborative vendor relationships grounded in quality assurance and regulatory adherence. A pronounced commitment to socioeconomic contracting is evident in Cabuhat’s preference for HUBZone set-asides, which account for two-thirds of awards, alongside a significant share of total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This pattern underscores a deliberate strategy to leverage small business capabilities, promote economic development in underserved communities, and meet statutory small business goals while maintaining mission-critical standards. Their procurement focus is concentrated in three primary NAICS categories: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), 531120 (Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings), and 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors). These reflect expertise in managing facility upgrades, building lease arrangements, and specialized trades such as electrical, mechanical, and environmental systems integration—core competencies essential to NAVFAC’s mission of delivering resilient, compliant, and mission-ready infrastructure.