Rhonda O'Connor

Rhonda O’Connor serves as a key procurement lead within NAVFACSYSCOM Southeast, overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical infrastructure services that support naval readiness across the Southeastern U.S. and overseas operational theaters. She manages a focused portfolio of remediation and environmental restoration contracts, ensuring compliance with federal environmental standards and Department of the Navy sustainability directives. Her work directly enables the agency’s mission to deliver resilient, high-performance facilities by securing specialized services that address hazardous material removal, soil and groundwater remediation, and site restoration—critical components in maintaining operational baselines and regulatory compliance. O’Connor maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of prime 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 experienced, vertically integrated firms capable of executing complex environmental remediation projects under stringent military specifications. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous contractor oversight, and collaborative project execution to ensure timely delivery of technically demanding services. She exhibits a strong, unwavering commitment to small business participation, directing 100% of her acquisitions toward total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster economic opportunity within the environmental services sector while leveraging the agility and specialized expertise of small firms. Her contracting patterns consistently prioritize socioeconomic goals without compromising technical rigor or mission outcomes. Her primary technical domain centers on NAICS 562910—Remediation Services—where she procures comprehensive environmental cleanup, containment, and restoration solutions for contaminated military installations. Her expertise lies in managing contracts for asbestos abatement, lead paint remediation, petroleum spill response, and hazardous waste handling, ensuring all work aligns with EPA standards and DoD environmental compliance frameworks.