Karen McCloud

Karen McCloud serves as a Procurement Analyst for the W7NM USPFO Activity NV ARNG, a Department of the Army unit supporting the readiness and sustainment of the Nevada Army National Guard. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of acquisition activities for mission-critical services, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and aligning contracting actions with operational priorities. Her portfolio primarily encompasses commercial and institutional building construction projects that maintain training facilities and support infrastructure, alongside custom computer programming services that enhance operational systems and data management. McCloud plays a pivotal role in translating unit needs into solicitation requirements, evaluating proposals, and facilitating contract award and administration to sustain soldier welfare and mission continuity during domestic deployments and community engagements. McCloud maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors, including SEI Industries Ltd, MB Tactical Indoor LLC, BeaverFit North America LLC, Human Domain Solutions, LLC, and Mother Daughter Contracting Services LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on specialized construction, tactical facility modifications, fitness and wellness infrastructure, and IT systems development tailored to military environments. Her procurement approach emphasizes collaboration with vendors who demonstrate technical proficiency, reliability, and a deep understanding of DoD operational standards, fostering long-term vendor engagement and performance accountability. McCloud’s acquisition strategy is fully aligned with small business participation, with 100% of her procurements structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a steadfast commitment to empowering small businesses, particularly those owned by women, veterans, and socially or economically disadvantaged individuals, ensuring equitable access to federal contracting opportunities while strengthening the regional economic base supporting National Guard operations. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), which accounts for 87.5% of her activity, encompassing facility upgrades, maintenance, and modular construction projects. The remaining 12.5% involves NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), where she procures software solutions for training, logistics tracking, and readiness reporting systems. Her expertise centers on integrating construction and IT acquisitions to deliver holistic, mission-enabling capabilities for the Nevada Army National Guard.