Robert Budlong

Robert Budlong serves as a Contract Specialist at NAVFACSYSCOM Washington, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisition strategies for naval infrastructure projects across the Pacific Northwest. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of construction and engineering contracts, he ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the Department of the Navy’s priorities in facility modernization, operational readiness, and sustainable infrastructure. His portfolio primarily encompasses heavy civil construction, engineering services, and specialized equipment procurement, supporting the sustainment and expansion of naval installations through integrated contracting solutions. Budlong maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of prime contractors, including Clark Construction Group LLC, Summer Consultants, Inc., and BKM Prime AE SB JV, LLC, all of whom deliver high-complexity construction and engineering services. His procurement approach emphasizes collaboration with established industry partners capable of executing large-scale, technically demanding projects under strict military standards. He also engages with smaller, specialized firms such as Indian Township Sanchez Group, LLC, reflecting a balanced strategy that combines proven capability with targeted small business inclusion. His contracting patterns reveal a strong preference for open competition, with approximately two-thirds of awards issued without set-asides. However, he consistently utilizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to fostering small business participation in defense infrastructure programs. While he does not prioritize socioeconomic set-asides like 8(a) or HUBZone, his reliance on small business set-asides underscores a structured approach to expanding market access for qualified small contractors in the construction sector. Budlong’s primary NAICS focus lies in Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (237310), Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990), and Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423740), reflecting his expertise in civil infrastructure, site development, and climate-controlled facility systems. He routinely procures turnkey construction services, engineering design-build solutions, and mission-critical HVAC and refrigeration equipment essential to naval base operations.