Marsha G Temple

Marsha G. Temple serves as a Contract Specialist within Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Mid-Atlantic (NAVFACSYSCOM Mid-Atlantic), where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisition strategies for infrastructure projects supporting Navy and Marine Corps installations across the Mid-Atlantic region. She manages the full lifecycle of construction and engineering contracts, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing the agency’s mission to modernize aging facilities and sustain operational readiness. Her portfolio primarily encompasses design-build, construction management, and professional services contracts for facilities, utilities, and civil works projects, with a strong emphasis on delivering resilient, mission-aligned infrastructure. Marsha maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of established 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, high-performing firms with proven track records in complex military construction environments. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and contractor accountability, fostering long-term collaboration with vendors capable of delivering technically demanding projects under stringent security and environmental standards. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a strong emphasis on broad market participation, with 76.7% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, while maintaining a deliberate focus on small business engagement through Total Small Business Set-Asides (13.3%) and HUBZone Set-Asides (10.0%). This balanced approach ensures competitive diversity while upholding mission requirements, reflecting a strategic commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising operational readiness. Marsha’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238210 (Electrical Contractors), which accounts for over 40% of her activity, followed by engineering services under NAICS 541330. She regularly procures specialized trade services including electrical systems installation, plumbing, HVAC, and related infrastructure upgrades, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with military facility modernization needs and the regulatory frameworks governing defense construction contracting.