Mabel R Soohoo

Mabel R. Soohoo serves as a Contract 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. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with defense readiness objectives. Her portfolio primarily encompasses architectural services and commercial/industrial machinery maintenance, with a strong emphasis on modernizing aging facilities and sustaining combat-ready bases through timely, compliant contracting solutions. Soohoo maintains established relationships with a core group of contractors, including Ryan Construction Co. Inc., Weeks-Cashman JV, Appledore Marine - CH2M JV, W.M. Jordan Company, Inc., and McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced, regionally-based firms capable of executing complex construction, renovation, and facility maintenance projects under stringent DoD standards. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and collaborative vendor engagement to ensure project success on mission-critical installations. A defining feature of Soohoo’s procurement strategy is her exclusive use of Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to socioeconomic goals. All her acquisitions are structured to maximize opportunities for small businesses, fostering a robust pipeline of qualified vendors and reinforcing the DoD’s mandate to promote equitable access to federal contracting. Her consistent application of set-aside authorities enhances competition and supports the growth of small business capacity within the defense infrastructure sector. Her technical focus centers on NAICS 541310 (Architectural Services) and 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair and Maintenance), reflecting expertise in facility design, construction oversight, and mechanical systems sustainment. She procures services related to building renovations, HVAC upgrades, utility system repairs, and infrastructure modernization, ensuring installations meet operational, environmental, and safety standards critical to naval readiness.