Karen Richardson

Karen Richardson serves as the primary contracting professional for Navfacsyscom Mid-Atlantic, overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical infrastructure projects for Navy and Marine Corps installations across the Mid-Atlantic region. She manages a diverse portfolio of construction and facilities support contracts aligned with the agency’s mandate to modernize aging infrastructure, sustain combat-ready bases, and ensure environmental compliance. Her acquisitions span the full lifecycle of facility development—from site preparation and utilities upgrades to building construction and long-term maintenance services—ensuring operational readiness through timely, compliant, and resilient procurement outcomes. Richardson 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 complex federal construction environments, often involving joint ventures and multidisciplinary teams capable of delivering integrated civil, mechanical, and environmental solutions under stringent Navy standards. Her procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 75% of awards issued under no set-aside conditions, while maintaining a deliberate 25% commitment to 8(a) competed contracts. This balance ensures market competitiveness while actively fostering opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses, reflecting a structured approach to socioeconomic contracting goals without compromising project complexity or delivery timelines. Richardson’s technical focus centers on four primary NAICS categories: Landscaping Services (561730), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220), Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (237310), and Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220). She routinely procures integrated infrastructure solutions requiring coordination among civil, mechanical, and environmental disciplines, demonstrating deep expertise in facility sustainment, site development, and utility system modernization for military installations.