Kennett Morris

Kennett Morris serves as a Contract Specialist at NAVFACSYSCOM Washington (N40080), where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical facility acquisitions for the Department of the Navy. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from solicitation and source selection to contract award and administration—he ensures compliance with FAR and DoD regulations while aligning acquisitions with strategic infrastructure priorities. His portfolio primarily encompasses construction and engineering services essential to sustaining and modernizing naval installations across the Pacific Northwest, with a strong emphasis on commercial and institutional building construction, specialty trade contracting, and civil infrastructure projects. Morris maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Clark Construction Group LLC, Summer Consultants, Inc., and BKM Prime AE SB JV, LLC, reflecting a preference for established firms with proven technical capacity in complex facility projects. He frequently collaborates with joint ventures and small business prime contractors, fostering long-term partnerships that prioritize performance, safety, and mission readiness. His contracting approach emphasizes competitive bidding, clear performance metrics, and proactive contractor engagement to ensure timely delivery of high-quality infrastructure. His procurement patterns reflect a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with nearly 43% of awards directed toward small business set-asides, including 23.8% under Total Small Business Set-Asides and 19.1% competed under the 8(a) program. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, Morris actively leverages small business authorities to enhance competition and promote economic opportunity within the defense industrial base. His primary focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), supported by specialty trade contracting (238990) and highway construction (237310). He routinely procures integrated design-build services, structural renovations, and energy-efficient facility upgrades, demonstrating deep expertise in construction management, facility modernization, and compliance with DoD sustainability mandates.