Karlyn Holland

Karlyn K. Holland serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Army Engineer District Walla Walla, overseeing the acquisition of civil and military engineering services critical to the Pacific Northwest’s federal infrastructure. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts centered on heavy civil construction, structural metal fabrication, and engineering support for dams, levees, locks, and hydropower facilities. Her work ensures the operational readiness and resilience of Army Corps of Engineers projects, aligning procurement strategy with the agency’s mission to safeguard water resources and maintain navigation systems. Holland routinely handles complex, multi-year construction and design-build solicitations under FAR Part 36, emphasizing performance-based outcomes and risk mitigation in challenging environmental conditions. She maintains long-standing relationships with core contractors including JR MERIT, INC., NORTHBANK CIVIL AND MARINE, INC., NORTH WIND GENERAL CONTRACTORS LLC, KNIGHT CONST. & SUPPLY, INC., and TRANSCO INDUSTRIES, INC., all of which demonstrate proven expertise in heavy civil works and marine construction. These partnerships reflect a preference for contractors with demonstrated experience in federal infrastructure delivery, particularly those with regional knowledge of Pacific Northwest hydrology and geotechnical constraints. Her contracting approach prioritizes reliability, safety compliance, and schedule adherence in high-stakes public works environments. Holland’s procurement strategy reflects a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 39% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of contracts remain open to all competitors, she consistently leverages socioeconomic programs to expand opportunities for qualified small businesses, particularly those with specialized capabilities in civil construction and surveying. Her pattern of set-aside usage supports equitable access without compromising mission-critical delivery standards. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), complemented by significant activity in fabricated structural metal manufacturing, engineering services, and surveying and mapping. She procures specialized services including hydraulic modeling, geotechnical investigations, lock and dam rehabilitation, and electrical installation for hydropower infrastructure, demonstrating deep technical fluency in water resource engineering and federal construction standards.