Karen Irving

Karen Irving is a Contract Specialist who serves as a primary point of contact for procurement activities. In this role, she is responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle and executing contracting actions that support the agency's operational mission. Regarding set-aside preferences, there is a significant emphasis on small business participation. While a majority of procurements are not set aside, there is a strong commitment to socioeconomic goals, particularly through Total Small Business Set-Asides and 8(a) Sole Source awards. There is also a smaller percentage of activity involving HUBZone and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-asides. Her procurement activity is heavily concentrated in the construction and professional services sectors. The primary focus is on Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, followed by specialized services such as environmental consulting, engineering services, and research and development within the social sciences and humanities. Additionally, her portfolio includes acquisitions for heavy and civil engineering construction.