Kari Rogers

Kari Rogers serves as the primary contracting lead for W072 Endist Louisville under the Department of the Army, overseeing the acquisition of critical civil engineering and infrastructure projects essential to military readiness. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of construction and facility modernization contracts, Rogers ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning acquisitions with the agency’s mission to sustain and enhance continental U.S. military installations. Her portfolio encompasses a broad range of capital improvement initiatives, including barracks, training facilities, utilities, and energy resilience systems, with a strong emphasis on mission-critical civil works and utility infrastructure. Rogers maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of established contractors including Thalle-Bauer LLC, Harper Construction Company, Inc., McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, J.E. Dunn Construction Company, and BL Harbert International LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced, full-service construction firms capable of delivering complex, multi-disciplinary projects under tight operational timelines. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous site coordination, and adherence to Army Corps of Engineers standards, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in reliability and technical proficiency. While the majority of her acquisitions are unrestricted, Rogers demonstrates a deliberate commitment to small business participation, with nearly one-third of contracts awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides per FAR 19.5. She also regularly incorporates HUBZone set-asides, reflecting a strategic effort to promote economic development in designated underserved areas. Her socioeconomic contracting patterns align with Department of Defense goals to broaden the industrial base and enhance resilience through diversified vendor engagement. Her primary technical focus lies in Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (NAICS 237990), Power and Communication Line Construction (237130), and Electrical Contractors (238210), with significant activity in Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220) and Landscaping Services (561730). This specialization underscores her expertise in integrated infrastructure development—from structural foundations to energy distribution and site rehabilitation—supporting the Army’s long-term installation modernization objectives.