Rhonda E Earney

Rhonda E. Earney serves as a Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer for Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Southeast (NAVFACSE), where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to support naval readiness across the Southeastern U.S. and overseas operational areas. She manages the full lifecycle of construction and facilities support contracts, from requirements development and market research to solicitation, award, and contract administration. Her portfolio primarily encompasses commercial and institutional building construction, with a strong emphasis on delivering resilient infrastructure that meets Department of the Navy standards for safety, sustainability, and operational functionality. Earney maintains established working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including BL Harbert International LLC, Walsh Federal LLC, Sauer Construction, LLC, McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, and Kira Aviation Services LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven track records in complex federal construction and base operations support, enabling efficient execution of high-priority projects under stringent compliance and performance standards. Her contracting approach emphasizes accountability, risk mitigation, and contractor performance evaluation to ensure mission success. Her procurement strategy reflects a strong emphasis on open competition, with 93.3% of her awards issued without set-aside restrictions, consistent with NAVFACSE’s focus on leveraging full market capability. While small business participation is modest at 6.7%, it is strategically directed toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, aligning with agency-wide goals to foster competitive entry without compromising mission readiness. Earney’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), which accounts for 86.7% of her acquisitions, encompassing new construction, renovations, and infrastructure upgrades for naval installations. She also manages related services under NAICS 561210 (Facilities Support Services) and 238160 (Roofing Contractors), demonstrating specialized expertise in integrated facility systems, maintenance support, and envelope construction critical to long-term asset sustainability.