Shannon Lutes

Shannon Lutes serves as a key procurement professional within Navfacsyscom Mid-Atlantic, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to deliver resilient, mission-critical infrastructure across Navy and Marine Corps installations in the Mid-Atlantic region. Responsible for managing complex construction and engineering acquisitions, Lutes oversees the full lifecycle of contracts for facility modernization, utilities upgrades, and base sustainment projects. Their work directly enables operational readiness by ensuring timely delivery of compliant, high-performance infrastructure through strategic sourcing and risk-managed contracting practices. Lutes 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 expertise in naval infrastructure projects, particularly those capable of executing multi-disciplinary construction, marine works, and specialized trade services under stringent federal compliance standards. The contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, collaborative project delivery, and contractor accountability across high-stakes environments. A significant portion of Lutes’ portfolio supports small business participation, with nearly 40% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Additional set-asides include Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and 8(a) competed contracts, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. While the majority of procurements remain open to all competitors, the consistent use of small business set-asides reflects a strategic alignment with DoD priorities to broaden vendor diversity and enhance competition among qualified small entities. Lutes’ procurement focus centers on NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), 541330 (Engineering Services), and 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors), reflecting deep expertise in building systems integration, mechanical and electrical infrastructure, and mission-critical facility upgrades. Additional activity in manufacturing NAICS codes for industrial control instruments and switchgear underscores engagement with specialized technical systems essential to naval base operations and energy resilience.