Kris Nakashima

Kris Nakashima serves as a Contract Specialist with NavFacSysCom Hawaii, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of facility and infrastructure acquisition programs in support of U.S. Navy operations across the Hawaiian Islands. In this role, Nakashima executes complex procurements under the Department of the Navy’s mission to sustain and modernize critical military installations, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and operational readiness requirements. Their portfolio primarily encompasses construction, engineering, and utility infrastructure projects, with a focus on delivering resilient, energy-efficient, and mission-critical facilities through competitive contracting mechanisms. Nakashima maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including GMB INC and KAPULE LLC, both of which are frequently selected for heavy civil engineering and utility infrastructure projects. These partnerships reflect a preference for established, technically proficient firms with demonstrated experience in military construction environments. The working relationships are characterized by collaborative pre-solicitation engagement, rigorous performance evaluation, and adherence to strict compliance standards, ensuring timely delivery of high-stakes infrastructure upgrades. Nakashima’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside categories. This approach prioritizes technical capability and cost-effectiveness over socioeconomic classifications, aligning with the agency’s need for specialized expertise in mission-critical infrastructure. While small business participation is not formally targeted, all solicitations are structured to ensure fair and transparent competition in accordance with FAR guidelines. The primary NAICS codes guiding Nakashima’s acquisitions are 237130 (Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction), 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), and 541330 (Engineering Services). These reflect a technical focus on electrical transmission systems, large-scale earthwork and grading, and professional engineering design for military installations. Nakashima’s expertise lies in procuring complex, multi-disciplinary projects requiring coordination between civil, structural, and utility systems to support naval operational resilience.