Sheena F. Hess

Sheena F. Hess serves as a key procurement professional within Navfacsyscom Southwest, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to deliver resilient infrastructure for naval installations across the Southwest region. She manages complex acquisitions focused on critical facility modernization, utility systems, and environmental compliance, ensuring operational readiness through timely and compliant contracting. Her portfolio primarily centers on construction and engineering services, with a strong emphasis on power and communication infrastructure, as well as technical design and project oversight. Hess plays a vital role in aligning contract execution with Navy facility sustainment priorities, balancing regulatory requirements with mission-critical timelines. She routinely collaborates 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 established firms with proven capabilities in military construction, environmental remediation, and utility system upgrades. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical rigor, and contract administration discipline, fostering long-term vendor relationships built on reliability and regulatory adherence. Hess’s procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on maximizing technical expertise and contractor capacity rather than socioeconomic set-asides, aligning with the agency’s need for specialized, high-stakes infrastructure delivery. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her award patterns, all solicitations adhere strictly to federal acquisition regulations and competitive bidding standards. Her primary NAICS focus is on 237130 for Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction, underscoring expertise in electrical transmission, fiber optic networks, and mission-critical utility infrastructure. Complementing this, she frequently procures 541330 Engineering Services, including site planning, geotechnical analysis, and systems integration. Her technical domain expertise lies in the intersection of military construction standards, environmental regulations, and energy resilience initiatives.