Steven K. Wells

Steven K. Wells serves as a Contract Specialist with Navfacsyscom Northwest, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to support naval infrastructure across the Pacific Northwest. Responsible for planning, soliciting, awarding, and administering contracts under the Department of the Navy, Wells ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing strategic priorities in shipyard modernization, environmental remediation, and energy resilience. His portfolio primarily encompasses engineering and environmental services, requiring technical precision and regulatory adherence to sustain naval operational readiness. Wells maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including CONTRACK WATTS INC, ABSHER CONSTRUCTION CO, and ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT SERVICES, LLC—firms with proven expertise in civil works, construction management, and environmental compliance. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with demonstrated capability in complex, regulated environments, fostering long-term partnerships built on performance reliability and technical proficiency. These relationships are cultivated through transparent solicitation processes and rigorous post-award oversight to ensure mission-aligned outcomes. His contracting approach reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately one-third of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating active support for small business participation. While the majority of his acquisitions remain open to all competitors, Wells strategically deploys set-asides to expand opportunities for qualified small businesses, particularly those with environmental and engineering capabilities, aligning with broader DoD initiatives to enhance small business engagement in defense infrastructure. Wells specializes in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) and NAICS 562910 (Remediation Services), procuring technical services such as geotechnical assessments, hazardous material abatement, water resource management, and environmental impact studies. His domain expertise centers on delivering compliant, sustainable infrastructure solutions that meet stringent naval and federal environmental standards, ensuring facilities remain operationally viable and environmentally responsible.