Shane Mahelona

Shane Mahelona serves as a primary contracting professional within Navfacsyscom Southwest, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to deliver resilient infrastructure across the Southwest region. He manages a diverse portfolio of construction and civil works acquisitions, with a focus on facility modernization, utility system upgrades, and environmental compliance projects. His responsibilities include soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts for complex infrastructure initiatives that ensure operational readiness, including water and sewer systems, commercial and institutional buildings, and site preparation services. Mahelona’s work directly enables the sustainment of aging naval installations through mission-critical capital improvements aligned with DoD infrastructure priorities. He maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced 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 naval infrastructure, environmental remediation, and large-scale civil works. Mahelona’s contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and contractor reliability, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in regulatory adherence and mission alignment. His procurement patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 63.3% of awards issued without set-asides, while 36.7% are structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balance reflects a strategic commitment to fostering small business participation without compromising mission requirements. He actively supports socioeconomic contracting goals by engaging qualified small businesses, particularly those with construction and environmental remediation capabilities, ensuring broad vendor access while maintaining technical rigor. Mahelona’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237110 (Water and Sewer Line Construction) and 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), reflecting deep expertise in civil infrastructure and facility development. He routinely manages acquisitions for potable water systems, stormwater management, structural upgrades, and site grading, demonstrating specialized knowledge in military construction standards, environmental regulations, and sustainable infrastructure practices. His technical domain centers on mission-critical utility and building systems that support naval base readiness and long-term operational sustainability.