Karen Foy

Karen A. Foy serves as a Contract Specialist with Navfacsyscom Mid-Atlantic, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurement actions for Navy and Marine Corps infrastructure projects across the Mid-Atlantic region. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of construction, utilities, and facility support contracts, she ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing the agency’s goals of operational readiness and infrastructure modernization. Her portfolio primarily includes complex construction, engineering, and facility sustainment acquisitions, requiring meticulous coordination with design teams, project managers, and regulatory stakeholders to deliver resilient, mission-essential facilities. Foy maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including RYAN CONSTRUCTION CO INC, WEEKS-CASHMAN JV, APPLEDORE MARINE - CH2M JV, W. M. JORDAN COMPANY, INCORPORATED, and MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established firms with proven expertise in commercial and institutional construction, marine infrastructure, and specialized building systems. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and contractor accountability, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in technical proficiency and regulatory compliance. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a balanced commitment to socioeconomic programs, with nearly half of her awards issued under no set-aside provisions, while actively supporting small business participation through 20% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, 10% 8(a) competed awards, and 10% HUBZone set-asides. She consistently integrates small business subcontracting plans and actively promotes competitive opportunities for certified firms, aligning with Department of Defense socioeconomic objectives. Foy’s primary NAICS focus areas include 238330 (Flooring Contractors), 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), and 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), reflecting deep expertise in facility systems integration. She also manages acquisitions in solid waste collection (562111) and specialized communications equipment (334290), demonstrating a broad technical scope that supports both base operations and modernization initiatives across naval installations.