Patara "PJ" McDonald

Patara "PJ" McDonald serves as a key procurement professional within Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Southwest (NAVFACSW), supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to deliver resilient, mission-critical infrastructure across the Southwest region. Responsible for managing complex construction and specialty trade contracts, McDonald oversees acquisitions that ensure the operational readiness of naval installations through facility modernization, utility upgrades, and environmental compliance initiatives. Their work centers on high-stakes, mission-essential projects requiring strict adherence to federal construction standards, sustainability mandates, and regulatory frameworks governing military infrastructure. McDonald maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of qualified 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 firms with proven expertise in site development, environmental remediation, and heavy civil construction. The contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, long-term vendor reliability, and technical proficiency in navigating Department of Defense construction requirements. A strong advocate for socioeconomic diversity in contracting, McDonald consistently structures procurements to maximize small business participation, with nearly equal allocation across 8(a) competed, HUBZone, and service-disabled veteran-owned small business set-asides. This balanced strategy ensures equitable access to federal opportunities while fostering a robust, capable small business ecosystem aligned with NAVFACSW’s mission needs. The majority of McDonald’s acquisitions fall under NAICS 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors), reflecting a focus on electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and other niche construction services essential to facility sustainment. A significant portion also targets NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), indicating expertise in transportation infrastructure and site access projects critical to base mobility and emergency response. Their technical domain spans civil works, utility modernization, and environmentally compliant construction practices.