Steven K. Wells

Steven K. Wells serves as a key procurement professional within Navfacsyscom Northwest, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to deliver resilient, mission-critical infrastructure across the Pacific Northwest. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on environmental compliance, site remediation, surveying, and forestry support services essential to naval base readiness and shipyard modernization. His work ensures that facility development and maintenance programs align with federal environmental regulations and sustainability goals, with a strong emphasis on mission-critical utilities and land-use planning. Wells routinely handles complex, multi-year contracts requiring technical expertise in environmental science, geospatial analysis, and ecological restoration. Wells maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including Contrack Watts Inc., Absher Construction Co., and Environmental Assessment Services, LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven capabilities in environmental site assessments, hazardous material remediation, and land surveying services. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor reliability, technical proficiency, and compliance with federal environmental standards, fostering collaborative relationships with contractors who understand the unique constraints of naval infrastructure projects. His procurement patterns reflect a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly half of all awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity among qualified small firms while ensuring access to niche technical services. While no other socioeconomic set-asides dominate, the consistent use of small business set-asides demonstrates a sustained focus on fostering competition and capacity within the regional contractor base. Wells’ primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), 541370 (Surveying and Mapping Services), and 562910 (Remediation Services), underscoring expertise in ecological stewardship, geospatial data collection, and environmental cleanup. He frequently procures services related to wetland delineation, soil and groundwater remediation, and topographic mapping—critical to maintaining naval installations in compliance with federal environmental mandates and operational readiness standards.