Karen Finn

Karen Finn serves as a Contract Specialist within the W7NX Uspfo Activity Pa Arng under the Department of the Army (W912KC), where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurement actions to sustain the operational readiness of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. She manages the full lifecycle of construction and facility support contracts, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and aligning procurements with strategic infrastructure resilience goals. Her portfolio primarily consists of commercial and institutional building construction projects, including facility upgrades, maintenance systems, and mission-critical infrastructure enhancements that directly support force projection and base modernization initiatives. Karen maintains a consistent and trusted working relationship with SUMMIT FIRE & SECURITY LLC, a primary contractor engaged for integrated security, fire protection, and life safety system installations. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships built on performance reliability, technical expertise in building systems, and adherence to stringent military construction standards. She actively collaborates with contractors to ensure compliance with safety codes, environmental regulations, and Army engineering specifications. Karen demonstrates an unwavering commitment to small business participation, with 100% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize economic opportunity for small, locally based firms and reinforce community-based resilience. Her contracting patterns consistently prioritize socioeconomic programs aligned with small business development goals. Her primary technical focus is on NAICS 236220 — Commercial and Institutional Building Construction — encompassing new construction, renovations, HVAC integration, electrical systems, and fire suppression infrastructure. Karen brings specialized expertise in interpreting military construction requirements, managing design-build and performance-based specifications, and ensuring contractor adherence to Army Corps of Engineers standards and sustainability benchmarks.