Karen Irving

Karen Irving supports the procurement mission of W075 Endist Albuquerque under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, managing complex acquisitions for infrastructure resilience, facility modernization, and environmental compliance across military and civil works sites. She oversees the full lifecycle of contracts for construction, engineering, and security services, ensuring alignment with Department of Defense standards and operational readiness goals. Her work directly enables the sustainment of critical installations through timely delivery of mission-critical projects, with a focus on compliance, risk mitigation, and performance-based outcomes. Irving maintains consistent relationships with a core group of contractors including GSIA-PARSONS JV LLC, GRACEN ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION INC, ALPHA DEVELOPMENT INC., FINCANTIERI MARINE REPAIR LLC, and L & R COMM & CONSTRUCTION INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced firms capable of executing large-scale civil works and facility upgrades under stringent federal requirements. Her contracting patterns indicate a reliance on established vendors with proven technical capabilities in construction and engineering services, often leveraging long-term performance histories to ensure quality and schedule adherence. Her procurement strategy prioritizes broad market access, with 55.6% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a robust commitment to small business participation. Approximately one-third of contracts are awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides (FAR 19.5), with additional support for HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, and 8(a) programs, demonstrating a balanced approach to socioeconomic goals and competitive sourcing. Irving’s primary technical focus lies in Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (NAICS 236220), with significant activity in Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (237310), Water and Sewer Line Construction (237110), and Security Systems Services (561621). She specializes in procuring integrated solutions for facility upgrades, infrastructure rehabilitation, and site security systems, reflecting deep expertise in civil works and defense-related construction domains.