Vanessa Ann Cariaso

Vanessa Ann Cariaso serves as a key procurement professional within Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Pacific (NAVFAC PACIFIC), supporting the delivery of critical infrastructure for U.S. Navy and Marine Corps operations across the Indo-Pacific. She manages complex construction acquisitions aligned with the agency’s mission to design, construct, and sustain military facilities, including combat training sites, aircraft ramp systems, and mission-critical utilities. Her work directly enables operational readiness through the execution of federally mandated contracting processes, ensuring compliance with defense acquisition regulations and environmental sustainability standards. Cariaso maintains strategic relationships with a select group of prime contractors, including ACCIONA CMS PHILIPPINES LLC, AMENTUM MITIE PACIFIC LLC, CORE TECH-HDCC-KAJIMA LLC, and the Jacobs/B&M Joint Venture, all of which possess proven expertise in large-scale military construction. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced, high-performance firms capable of delivering integrated facilities under demanding operational timelines and security requirements. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous quality control, and adherence to Department of Defense construction specifications. Her procurement portfolio is exclusively awarded under the 8(a) Competed set-aside program, demonstrating a strong institutional commitment to socioeconomic contracting and the development of small disadvantaged businesses. By directing all commercial and institutional construction opportunities to 8(a) certified firms, she actively promotes equitable access to federal contracting while ensuring mission-critical capabilities are maintained through qualified small business partners. Cariaso’s technical focus is centered on NAICS 236220—Commercial and Institutional Building Construction—encompassing the design-build and traditional construction of barracks, command centers, medical facilities, and logistical infrastructure. She specializes in procurements requiring compliance with Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), LEED standards, and seismic resilience requirements, reflecting deep expertise in military construction engineering and facility sustainment.