Melissa Izarelli

Melissa Izarelli serves as a key procurement professional within Navfacsyscom Southwest, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to deliver resilient infrastructure for naval installations across the Southwest region. She manages a diverse portfolio of construction, maintenance, and environmental contracts critical to sustaining operational readiness, with a focus on facility modernization, utility system upgrades, and environmental compliance. Her acquisitions span engineering services, site development, vehicle maintenance, and landscaping, ensuring installations remain mission-capable while adhering to federal sustainability and regulatory standards. She operates within the full spectrum of federal contracting procedures, from solicitation through award and administration, prioritizing technical adequacy and mission alignment. Izarelli maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of 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 balanced approach between large, experienced firms capable of complex infrastructure projects and specialized service providers with niche expertise in environmental remediation, automotive maintenance, and equipment leasing. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a preference for repeat engagement with vendors who demonstrate reliability, technical proficiency, and compliance with federal environmental and safety standards. Her procurement strategy reflects a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly half of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of contracts are unrestricted, she actively prioritizes small business eligibility and encourages competitive bidding from firms certified under socioeconomic programs, aligning with DoN goals for equitable access and workforce development. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532412) and General Automotive Repair (811111), indicating a strong emphasis on equipment support and fleet maintenance. She also routinely procures Engineering Services (541330) and Landscaping Services (561730), demonstrating expertise in managing multidisciplinary projects that integrate infrastructure resilience, environmental stewardship, and facility sustainment.