Mica C. Paulson

Mica C. Paulson 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. Responsible for managing complex construction and engineering acquisitions, Paulson oversees the full lifecycle of contracts for commercial and institutional building projects, utility modernization, and civil engineering works. Their role is central to ensuring operational readiness through timely delivery of mission-critical facilities, with a focus on compliance, sustainability, and long-term facility integrity. Paulson routinely handles high-stakes, mission-driven procurements requiring coordination with design professionals, environmental specialists, and construction contractors to meet stringent military standards. Paulson maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of established 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 experienced, full-service firms capable of delivering integrated construction, environmental remediation, and heavy civil engineering solutions. The working relationship pattern is characterized by repeat engagements, performance-based contract management, and a focus on contractors with proven track records in military facility projects and regulatory compliance. Paulson’s procurement portfolio reflects a strict no-set-aside preference, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This approach prioritizes technical capability and past performance over socioeconomic classifications, indicating a focus on mission-critical outcomes rather than socioeconomic targeting. While small business participation is not formally incentivized through set-asides, the agency’s reliance on large, experienced contractors suggests a strategy centered on risk mitigation and delivery assurance for complex, high-consequence projects. The primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), accounting for 75% of activity, followed by engineering services (541330) and other heavy civil construction (237990). Paulson specializes in acquiring design-build, construction management, and integrated facility services for military barracks, administrative buildings, utility systems, and infrastructure upgrades requiring environmental and energy resilience standards.