Kennett Morris

Kennett Morris serves as a key procurement lead within Navfacsyscom Washington, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to sustain, modernize, and expand critical naval infrastructure across the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Responsible for managing complex construction and facilities acquisition programs, Morris oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions—from solicitation through award and administration—ensuring alignment with federal procurement regulations and naval operational readiness requirements. His portfolio primarily encompasses commercial and institutional building construction, as well as water and sewer infrastructure projects, requiring deep technical understanding of building codes, energy-efficient design standards, and resilient facility systems. Morris maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of prime contractors, including Clark Construction Group LLC, Summer Consultants, Inc., and BKM Prime AE SB JV, LLC, reflecting a preference for established firms with proven experience in federal facility delivery. He also collaborates with Indian Township Sanchez Group, LLC, indicating engagement with Native American-owned enterprises. These partnerships are characterized by long-term trust, performance-based evaluations, and collaborative pre-solicitation engagement to ensure technical feasibility and compliance with Navy facility standards. His procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic objectives, with approximately half of his acquisitions set aside exclusively for small businesses under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a strong emphasis on small business participation without reliance on specialized set-asides like 8(a) or HUBZone. This approach ensures competitive bidding while expanding opportunities for qualified small contractors in the construction sector. Morris’s technical focus centers on NAICS 236220 for commercial and institutional construction and NAICS 237110 for water and sewer infrastructure, reflecting expertise in facility modernization, utility system upgrades, and mission-critical building envelope solutions. His acquisitions consistently prioritize durable, energy-efficient designs that support Navy sustainability goals and long-term lifecycle cost reduction.