Shawn J. Wales

Shawn J. Wales serves as a Contract Specialist within Navfacsyscom Mid-Atlantic, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of construction and facility services contracts supporting Navy and Marine Corps installations across the Mid-Atlantic region. He plays a critical role in executing the agency’s mission to sustain and modernize mission-critical infrastructure by ensuring timely, compliant, and efficient procurement of essential construction and maintenance services. His portfolio primarily includes competitive acquisitions under FAR Part 36 for building construction, roofing, electrical systems, and landscaping, often utilizing firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contract types to align with project risk and scope complexity. Wales maintains longstanding 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 track records in naval infrastructure projects, particularly those experienced in working within secure, operational environments and coordinating with federal engineers and environmental compliance teams. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and rigorous contractor accountability. His procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with over two-thirds of acquisitions conducted as open competitions, while consistently reserving approximately one-third for small business participation. He actively utilizes Total Small Business Set-Asides and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Asides, demonstrating a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for qualified small and veteran-owned firms within the defense construction sector. Wales specializes in procurements under NAICS 238160 (Roofing), 238210 (Electrical Installation), and 561730 (Landscaping Services), each accounting for 25% of his portfolio, with additional focus on commercial building construction (236220) and flooring (238330). His technical expertise lies in facility sustainment, infrastructure resilience, and utility system upgrades, ensuring that acquisitions directly support operational readiness and environmental compliance across naval bases.