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The  Naval Facilities (NAVFAC) Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center (EXWC)  is a command of more than 1,300 dedicated federal employees, contractors and military personnel who provide science, research, development, testing, evaluation, specialized engineering and mobile logistics capabilities to deliver sustainable facility and expeditionary solutions to the warfighter. The command consists of the following business lines: Capital Improvement, Environmental Security, Expeditionary Programs Office, Ocean Facilities, and Public Works.

History NAVFAC EXWC represents organizations that have a rich and proud history dating back to May 1942, when the Advance Base Depot, Port Hueneme, was established to train, stage, and supply the newly created Seabees; and 1948 when the Naval Civil Engineering Laboratory (NCEL) was established at Solomons, Maryland, for the testing of commercial equipment used by Naval Mobile Construction Battalions. NCEL expanded into a full spectrum research, development, testing and evaluation center and relocated to Port Hueneme, California, in 1950.

In 1993, NAVFAC consolidated NCEL with five major components: the Naval Energy and Environmental Support Activity (established in 1980); the Ocean Construction Project Office (FPO-1) and the Shore Electronics Project Office (FPO-2) - both located in Washington D.C.; the NAVFAC Assistant Commander for Engineering and Design; and the Ocean Facilities Program Office.

In the late 1990s, the Navy began streamlining its shore stations. Naval Construction Battalion Center (NCBC – formerly the Advance Base Depot) with its dual mission, as both logistics and mobilization support for the Seabees and host command for base support services, experienced a series of changes. In October 2000, NCBC's base support mission was realigned to the newly established Naval Base Ventura County, which carries on the proud tradition as the Home of the Pacific Seabees. NCBC's mission remained dedicated to support the Naval Construction Force and other expeditionary units.

In June 2003, NCBC's name changed to Naval Facilities Expeditionary Logistics Center (NFELC) to better reflect the command's newly-focused mission to support the Naval Expeditionary Forces. In 2006, with the creation of the Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) and NAVFAC’s designation as their primary Systems Command, NFELC expanded its role leading Navy expeditionary logistics support.

On Dec. 12, 2017, EXWC was authorized as of the Department of Defense (DOD) newest Science and Technology Reinvention Laboratory (STRL).

STRL is a designation for DOD labs and warfare centers that gives broad responsibility, authority, and flexibility to speed technology innovation to meet critical warfighter needs. Today NAVFAC EXWC continues building upon it's legacy with the motto – “Technology Driven - Warfighter Focused.”

Capital Improvements NAVFAC EXWC Capital Improvements Department standardizes the U.S. Navy technical practices, business solutions, and utilized materials to support the fleet, while maintaining operation readiness requirements. The vast array of specialized services provided by Capital Improvements are facilitated through NAVFAC subject matter experts who enable and implement the best engineering and architectural concepts to improve design, construction, and facilities management of the NAVFAC enterprise. Capital Improvement subject matter experts deliver life-cycle technical solutions for the U.S. Navy.

Capital Improvements Specializes in the Explosion Effects & Consequences Division, Physical Security Technology Division, Research, Development, Test and Evaluation Division, Shore Facilities Division, and Petroleum, Oils & Lubricants Division.

Environmental Security NAVFAC EXWC's Environmental Security Department is the Department of Defense's leading environmental center, providing environmental products and services to support environmental compliance, restoration, pollution prevention, sustainability, and climate change. Environmental Security's products and services strive to make significant contributions to the Naval Warfare Enterprises for their ashore environment needs. Environmental Security works within the NAVFAC Environmental Business Line offering expert services to the Chief of Naval Operations, NAVFAC and its component commands, and other supported commands.

Environmental Security's Products and Services include Drinking Water Treatment, Environmental Data & Reporting, Environmental Quality, Environmental Restoration, Innovative Technologies, Munitions Response Program, Natural Resources, Renewable Fuel & Energy, Sustainability, and Technology Transfer.

Expeditionary Programs Office NAVFAC EXWC's Expeditionary Programs Office supports the U.S. Navy fleet by developing, delivering, and sustaining affordable, lethal combat capability. ExPO supports the fleet in all efforts relating to documenting capability requirements, keeping abreast of enabling technologies, developing sustainable material solutions to address capability gaps, developing acquisition plans to close the gaps, while delivering total life-cycle systems management. NAVFAC EXWC ExPO's vision is to provide full spectrum support to the Naval Expeditionary Mission, while maintaining an agile and well-trained workforce.

As a product-driven organization, ExPO is organized around seven primary programs separated by and specializing in key capabilities, led by individual Program Managers, including Construction Equipment, Expeditionary Basing, Industrial Production & Handling, Mobile Mission Support, Personal Gear Infantry, Sealift Support, and Tactical Vehicles.

Oceans Facilities NAVFAC EXWC's Oceans Facilities Department is the Department of Defense provider for seafloor engineering, moorings, shore-based hyperbaric facilities, and underwater cable facilities. The Oceans Facilities Department is the sole proprietor of providing specialized engineering in pier and wharf condition assessment, marine offshore structures, seafloor surveys, and ocean construction. Additionally, the Ocean Facilities Department supports fleet and other sponsors within other Department of Defense commands. The Ocean Facilities Department supports NAVFAC's Oceans Facilities Program, which collectively serves as the Navy's expert in ocean, littoral and underwater engineering, including life-cycle installation and management of ocean facilities.

Public Works NAVFAC EXWC Public Works Department is the U.S. Navy's center for specialized energy and utilities engineering and technology, designed to save energy and reduce overall utility costs. NAVFAC EXWC's Public Works Department partners with the Department of Defense and other government agencies to leverage the best technologies and business practices in support of both Naval Facilities, Naval Installations and other supported commands. NAVFAC EXWC's Public Works Department strives to deliver expert engineering solutions geared towards saving energy and reducing utility costs for NAVFAC Public Works and Capital Improvements Business Lines.