Military + Government Contracting

The city of Lakewood maintains an active participant with the South Sound Military and Communities Partnership (SSMCP), which includes more than 50 members: cities, counties, tribes, nonprofits, corporations, organizations, and Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The SSMCP seeks to bridge military and civilian communities through innovative and flexible partnerships and performing mutually beneficial work in the South Sound.

Over 3,000 service members live in Lakewood, WA. As a city, Lakewood has an ongoing goal to protect the mission of, and ensure the long-term viability of Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Lakewood supports military-focused support businesses, retail, and services. Some of these supports look like workforce development programs for military personnel transitioning out of military service, as well continued support of the South Sound Military Communities Partnership.

Lakewood is home to MACNAK Construction, a distinguished Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Native American Owned enterprise. Specializing in general construction, MACNAK excels in both Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build projects, serving private industry and federal clients alike. 

MACNAK Construction opened their doors in 2007, and in 2015, they broke ground on their new headquarters in Lakewood, Washington, located just outside the Main Gate to Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Over the past almost 20 years, they have made an impressive mark, executing over 500 Federal Contracts and completing 45 Design-Build projects valued between $15,000 and $33 million, with work spanning from Seattle to New York. 

We are proud to have MACNAK Construction as part of our community. Lakewood is an ideal location for construction and manufacturing business, offering a dynamic blend of community support, strategic access to major transportation routes, and proximity to a growing market. The city’s commitment to development and infrastructure improvement provides a solid foundation for construction companies to thrive.

• Hire qualified contractors licensed to do business in Lakewood.
• Submit quality detailed plans, and stick to the plans.
• Project management is key, particularly with large complex developments.
• Take advantage of our low-cost pre-application process to get all of your questions answered.
• Pay attention to the details in our municipal code.  Lakewood has three development code sections, 18A Land Use and Development Code (general codes); 18B Downtown Development Code, and 18C Stations District Development Code.
• Communicate often with key staff members, particularly if there are any changes.