Kayla Johnson

Kayla Johnson serves as a key procurement professional within Navfacsyscom Northwest, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to deliver resilient, mission-critical infrastructure across the Pacific Northwest. She manages the acquisition lifecycle for commercial and institutional building construction projects essential to naval readiness, including shipyard modernization, facility upgrades, and utility system enhancements. Her work ensures compliance with federal construction standards and environmental regulations, aligning acquisitions with strategic priorities in sustainability and operational resilience. She routinely handles firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts under FAR Part 36, coordinating with engineers, environmental specialists, and project managers to translate technical requirements into enforceable contractual obligations. Johnson maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including Contrack Watts Inc., Absher Construction Co., and Environmental Assessment Services, LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in naval facility construction, environmental remediation, and compliance-driven project delivery. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous quality control, and adherence to Navy-specific construction specifications, fostering long-term vendor reliability and accountability. A strong advocate for small business participation, Johnson prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately two-thirds of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This pattern underscores a deliberate strategy to cultivate a diverse, capable small business base capable of meeting the Navy’s complex construction demands. She consistently structures solicitations to maximize opportunities for small businesses without compromising technical or schedule requirements. Her procurement focus is exclusively centered on NAICS 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, reflecting deep expertise in managing multi-million-square-foot facility projects including barracks, administrative buildings, maintenance shops, and support infrastructure. She specializes in acquisitions requiring integration of energy-efficient systems, hazardous material abatement, and seismic retrofitting, ensuring all projects meet Department of the Navy standards for durability, safety, and operational continuity.