Ryan McRacken

Ryan McRacken serves as a Contract Specialist within NAVFACSYSCOM Mid-Atlantic, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurement actions to support Navy and Marine Corps infrastructure readiness across the Mid-Atlantic region. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of construction, facilities support, and utility-related contracts, McRacken ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing the agency’s strategic goals of modernizing aging installations and sustaining combat-ready bases. His acquisitions primarily focus on civil works, facility maintenance, and infrastructure modernization, requiring deep familiarity with DoD-specific contracting protocols and environmental compliance standards. McRacken maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including RYAN CONSTRUCTION CO INC, WEEKS-CASHMAN JV, APPLEDORE MARINE - CH2M JV, W. M. JORDAN COMPANY, INCORPORATED, and MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established firms with proven capabilities in heavy civil construction, marine infrastructure, and facilities operations. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and contractor accountability, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in technical competence and regulatory adherence. A strong advocate for small business participation, McRacken prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, directing approximately 70% of his acquisitions to small businesses. He also actively utilizes 8(a) competed set-asides, reflecting a deliberate strategy to promote socioeconomic diversity and capacity building among disadvantaged small businesses. His contracting patterns demonstrate a consistent alignment with DoD small business goals, ensuring equitable access to federal opportunities while maintaining rigorous performance standards. McRacken’s procurement portfolio is heavily concentrated in NAICS 561210 (Facilities Support Services), followed by 532490 (Equipment Rental), 237130 (Power and Communication Line Construction), 541310 (Architectural Services), and 238330 (Flooring Contractors). This specialization underscores his technical expertise in integrated facility sustainment, utility infrastructure, and mission-critical construction services essential to naval base operations.