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Capt. Constance L. Solina Assumes Command of Naval Facilities Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center (NAVFAC EXWC)

Press Operations — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:52:00 GMT

PORT HUENEME, Calif. — Capt. Constance L. Solina assumed command of Naval Facilities Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center (NAVFAC EXWC), during a change of command ceremony at the U.S. Navy Seabee Museum, April 16, 2026.

NAVFAC EXWC Awards $20 Million Modification for Ocean Infrastructure Support Services Contract

Press Operations — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:53:00 GMT

Naval Facilities Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center (NAVFAC EXWC) has awarded Oceanetics Inc., a small business in Annapolis, Maryland, a $20,000,000 firm-fixed price, cost-plus-fixed-fee modification to a previously awarded contract.

NAVFAC EXWC Highlights Vital Role of Innovation in Supporting the Warfighter

Press Operations — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 23:58:20 GMT

NAVFAC EXWC Commanding Officer Capt. Dean Allen and Technical Director Kail Macias have highlighted the critical role of innovation, collaboration and experimentation to deliver to the warfighter in today’s rapidly changing technological landscape.

NAVFAC EXWC Hosts Key Navy Leader to Discuss Future Readiness and Technological Advancement

Press Operations — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 18:56:00 GMT

In a visit that underscored the critical role of technological innovation and strategic readiness, Peter Reddy, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy (DASN) for Research, Development, Testing, and Engineering (RDT&E), toured the NAVFAC Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center (NAVFAC EXWC), Sept. 17, 2025. The engagement provided an opportunity for Mr. Reddy to see firsthand the diverse capabilities of NAVFAC EXWC and discuss the Naval Research and Development Establishment’s (NR&DE) preparations for future challenges.

NAVFAC EXWC Welcomes Interns to Enrich, Advance Warfare Center Mission

Press Operations — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 19:15:34 GMT

Naval Facilities Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center (NAVFAC EXWC) welcomes more than 30 participants in its 2025 Summer Intern Program aimed at enriching and advancing the organization's work in supporting the Fleet and warfighter.

Cal Poly Engineering Students Successfully Deploy Prototype Solution for Warfighter

Press Operations — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 20:59:00 GMT

Engineering students with California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo successfully deployed an Expeditionary Ocean Power Generator (ExOPG) they created as part of a collaboration with EXWC to bring agile technology to the warfighter.

EXWC Teams Up with Cal Poly to Bring Agile Technology to the Warfighter

Lisa Ferdinando — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 22:43:00 GMT

NAVAL BASE VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. – Naval Facilities Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center (NAVFAC EXWC) is partnering with California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo on a project to harness power from the near-shore environment, an effort that will benefit the students, and bring agile technology to the warfighter, according to program organizers.

Five Small Businesses Awarded $180,000,000 Multiple Award Contract for Ocean Engineering Support

Press Operations — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 22:57:00 GMT

Aktarius LLC, doing business as Dawson AKT, a small business in Panama City, Florida (N39430-25-D-2001); Makai Ocean Engineering Inc., a small business in Waimanalo, Hawaii (N39430-25-D-2002); Marine Ventures International Inc., a small business in Stuart, Florida (N39430-25-D-2003); Oceanetics Inc., a small business in Annapolis, Maryland (N39430-25-D-2004); and PCCI Inc., a small business in Alexandria, Virginia (N39430-25-D-2005), are awarded a $180,000,000 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, firm-fixed-price and cost-plus-fixed-fee hybrid multiple award contract for ocean engineering support services.

Engineering Operations LLC Awarded $12,000,000 Contract for Architect-Engineering Services

Press Operations — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 22:51:00 GMT

Engineering Operations LLC, a small business in Littleton, Colorado, has been awarded a $12,000,000 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for architect-engineering services.

Oceanetics Inc. Awarded $15,000,000 Contract Modification for Ocean Infrastructure Support

Press Operations — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 21:37:00 GMT

Oceanetics Inc., a small business based in Annapolis, Maryland, has been awarded a $15,000,000 modification to an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity single award contract for Ocean Infrastructure support services at the Naval Facilities Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center, NAVFAC EXWC.

NORESCO LLC Awarded $20,107,828 Firm-Fixed-Price Task Order to Previously Awarded Contract for Energy Improvements at Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD)

Press Operations — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 22:35:00 GMT

NORESCO LLC of Westborough, Massachusetts, has been awarded a $20,107,828 firm-fixed-price task order to previously awarded Department of Energy indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract DE-EE0008038 for energy improvements at Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD).

Mission Success with EXWC and UCT2 Divers in Expeditionary Underwater Dredge System

Press Operations — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 20:29:00 GMT

Divers from the EXWC Dive Locker and the Underwater Construction Team Two (UCT2) successfully completed testing and evaluation of a new expeditionary underwater dredge system.

NAVFAC EXWC Awards $20 Million in Contracts to Enhance Natural Infrastructure and Installation Resilience

Press Operations — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 22:01:00 GMT

Naval Facilities Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center (NAVFAC EXWC) awarded $20 million in contracts for innovative projects to increase mission resilience and mitigate impacts of climate change.

EXWC Edge Fall / Winter 2024

Lisa Ferdinando — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 19:28:00 GMT

EXWC EDGE is a publication of Naval Facilities Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center (NAVFAC EXWC) Public Affairs. In Edition 0008, we welcome aboard a new commanding officer, and explore how EXWC is delivering specialized facility and expeditionary solutions to the warfighter; supporting environmental resilience; testing and evaluating technologies ... and so much more!

NAVFAC EXWC Awards Combined $45 Million Contract for Advanced Ocean Technology Program

Press Operations — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 23:26:00 GMT

Makai Ocean Engineering Inc., a small business based in Waimanalo, Hawaii; and Marine Ventures International Inc., a small business based in Stuart, Florida, have been awarded a combined $45,000,000 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity multiple award contract for the Advanced Ocean Technology Program at the Naval Facilities Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center, NAVFAC EXWC.

NAVFAC EXWC, CDD Charlie, SRF-JRMC, and CSG-7 Conduct Fleet Mooring Inspections at Fleet Activities Yokosuka

Erin Jazmine Reyes — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 21:34:00 GMT

Naval Facilities Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center (NAVFAC EXWC) conducted underwater inspections of mooring systems on board Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, July 15 to July 25. These Fleet Mooring Inspections (FMI) were supported by Construction Dive Detachment (CDD) Charlie, the U.S. Naval Ship Repair Facility and Japan Regional Maintenance Center (SRF-JRMC) Dive Locker, and Commander, Submarine Group 7 (CSG-7).

NAVFAC EXWC Tests Rapid Reel Device to Improve Shore Power Provisioning

Press Operations — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 20:38:43 GMT

The U.S. Navy Facilities Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center (NAVFAC EXWC) tested a new device for handling shore-to-ship power cables aboard Independence variant littoral combat ship USS Canberra (LCS 30), during her docking at Fleet Base East in Sydney, Australia, July 18.

EXWC ENGINEER RECOGNIZED AS NAVY'S BEST OF THE BEST

Press Operations — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 04:00:00 GMT

Each year, The Department of the Navy recognizes the top 0.1 percent of Navy military and civilian scientists and engineers with the Dr. Delores M. Etter Top Scientists and Engineers Award. This year, NAVFAC EXWC engineer GERRITT E. LANG was one of fifteen awardees, recognized for his work developing standards and a consistent methodology for assessing the strength of critical waterfront facility components as they age, specifically focused on mooring bollards.

Ventura County High School Team Takes First Place at Prestigious International Robotics Competition

Press Operations — Tue, 02 May 2023 18:30:00 GMT

A team of Ventura County high-schoolers, known as HighTide and mentored by NAVFAC-EXWC engineers, defeated teams from all over the world to win the FIRST Robotics Competition in Houston, Texas. The team of students—from El Camino, Foothill, Ventura, Rio Mesa, and North Hollywood High Schools—is sponsored by the Department of Defense (DoD) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) program, the Naval Facilities Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center (EXWC) STEM Program, and 14 local companies. The DoD STEM program encourages young people to consider STEM-related careers.