Lauren Loconto

Lauren Loconto serves as a key procurement specialist within Navfacsyscom Mid-Atlantic, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to deliver resilient, mission-critical infrastructure across Navy and Marine Corps installations in the Mid-Atlantic region. While holding a secondary role, she plays a vital part in managing the acquisition lifecycle for facility construction and utilities projects, ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations and aligning procurements with operational readiness goals. Her work primarily involves soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts for construction and infrastructure modernization efforts, with a strong emphasis on sustaining combat-ready bases and upgrading aging facilities. Loconto 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 track records in complex military construction environments. Her procurement approach emphasizes collaboration with vendors capable of delivering integrated solutions across multiple trades, particularly in commercial and institutional building construction, mechanical systems, and site development. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a pronounced commitment to small business participation, with 92.7% of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, reflecting a strategic emphasis on socioeconomic inclusion. HUBZone set-asides account for 5.6% of her portfolio, indicating targeted support for businesses in economically distressed areas. She rarely issues open competitions, underscoring a deliberate focus on fostering small business growth within the defense construction sector. Her technical expertise centers on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with significant activity in plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning (238220) and highway and bridge construction (237310). She routinely procures services related to facility upgrades, utility system modernization, and site preparation, demonstrating deep familiarity with military construction standards and the integration of sustainable design practices.