Lauren Steigerwald

Lauren Steigerwald serves as a primary contracting professional within Navfacsyscom Southwest, responsible for managing the acquisition of critical infrastructure services to support naval installations across the Southwest region. She plays a central role in executing the agency’s mission to sustain, modernize, and enhance military facilities through technically complex procurements focused on architectural design, utility systems, and environmental compliance. Her portfolio primarily encompasses design-build, construction management, and professional services contracts aligned with operational readiness and infrastructure resilience. Steigerwald ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing mission-critical facility improvements that meet stringent Navy standards for safety, sustainability, and energy efficiency. She maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, RSI AMENTUM ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED, KIEWIT INFRASTRUCTURE WEST CO., and Boh Environmental, L.L.C. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in military construction, environmental remediation, and utility infrastructure development. Steigerwald’s procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, technical evaluation rigor, and long-term vendor reliability over price alone, fostering stable, high-performing contractor alliances. Steigerwald’s acquisition strategy shows no preference for socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of her awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a mission-driven focus on selecting the most technically qualified and capable vendors regardless of business size or certification status, prioritizing capability and compliance over socioeconomic targeting. Her procurement focus is concentrated in two primary NAICS categories: 541310 (Architectural Services) and 237130 (Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction). She routinely procures architectural design, site planning, electrical and telecommunications infrastructure, and utility system upgrades, demonstrating deep technical expertise in facility modernization, energy resilience, and mission-critical infrastructure development for naval operations.