Nettie K. Straub

Nettie K. Straub serves as a Contracting Officer for NAVFACSYSCOM Northwest, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical infrastructure acquisitions that support naval readiness across the Pacific Northwest. She manages a diverse portfolio of construction and engineering contracts under the Department of the Navy, focusing on the planning, design, and delivery of resilient facilities, shipyard modernization projects, and utility systems. Her acquisitions are primarily governed by FAR Part 36 and often involve complex, multi-year capital improvement programs requiring strict adherence to environmental compliance standards and energy resilience goals. Straub ensures alignment with naval operational priorities through rigorous source selection and contract administration. She maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including CONTRACK WATTS INC, ABSHER CONSTRUCTION CO, and ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT SERVICES, LLC, who provide specialized expertise in civil works, facility upgrades, and environmental compliance services. Straub fosters collaborative, performance-based partnerships with these vendors, emphasizing quality control, schedule adherence, and safety compliance in high-stakes construction environments. Her procurement approach prioritizes contractor reliability and technical proficiency, particularly in delivering projects within constrained naval bases and sensitive operational zones. Straub demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately half of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She actively leverages socioeconomic programs to promote equitable access to federal contracting opportunities, ensuring robust involvement from small businesses while maintaining competitive integrity. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach, with equal portions of procurements left open to full and open competition, supporting both small business growth and market-wide innovation. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) and NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), reflecting her expertise in civil infrastructure and building systems. She routinely manages complex projects involving stormwater management, HVAC modernization, and utility upgrades critical to naval base sustainment and environmental stewardship.