Laura Thomas

Laura Thomas serves as a Contract Specialist with Navfacsyscom Mid-Atlantic, where she plays a pivotal role in executing the Department of the Navy’s infrastructure modernization mission. She manages the full lifecycle of construction and civil engineering acquisitions, ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, and Navy-specific policies. Her portfolio primarily centers on commercial and institutional building construction, supporting the operational readiness of Navy and Marine Corps installations across the Mid-Atlantic region. Laura is responsible for developing solicitation strategies, evaluating technical proposals, negotiating contract terms, and overseeing contract performance to deliver resilient, mission-critical facilities that meet stringent military standards. She maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including RYAN CONSTRUCTION CO INC, WEEKS-CASHMAN JV, APPLEDORE MARINE - CH2M JV, W. M. JORDAN COMPANY, INCORPORATED, and MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established firms with proven expertise in complex facility construction, site development, and infrastructure sustainment. Laura fosters collaborative, performance-driven contracting environments that emphasize quality, schedule adherence, and safety compliance across high-stakes defense projects. Laura demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with a significant portion of her awards directed toward small business participation. While 57.6% of her acquisitions are conducted without set-asides, she actively supports Total Small Business Set-Asides (21.2%) and 8(a) competed contracts (18.2%), reflecting a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for disadvantaged and small businesses. She also utilizes Local Area Set-Asides (3.0%) to stimulate regional economic development, aligning with federal goals for equitable contracting. Her procurement focus is overwhelmingly centered on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with additional activity in roofing, heavy civil engineering, and highway construction. Laura’s expertise lies in managing integrated facility projects requiring coordination of structural, mechanical, and utility systems—ensuring that new and renovated installations meet DoD resilience and sustainability benchmarks.