Katherine Pinnow

Katherine Pinnow serves as a key procurement lead within the W7N8 USPFO Activity Wiang 115, supporting the Department of the Army’s mission to modernize and sustain critical military infrastructure. She manages a diverse portfolio of construction, facility systems, and environmental remediation contracts, ensuring operational readiness through timely acquisition of aviation support infrastructure, building modernization, and contamination mitigation services. Her role centers on executing full lifecycle contracting actions—from solicitation to award and administration—aligned with Department of Defense standards and federal acquisition regulations, with a strong emphasis on mission-critical installation resilience. Pinnow maintains consistent relationships with a core group of contractors including ORIN TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING LLC, NAN SOLUTIONS LLC, and CON-WAL INC, reflecting a balanced mix of specialized engineering, communications, and general construction expertise. Her contracting approach favors established vendors with proven capabilities in military-grade facility upgrades and mission-enabling systems, often leveraging long-term performance histories to mitigate risk and ensure compliance with stringent DoD quality and security requirements. A strong advocate for small business participation, Pinnow prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over half of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity while tapping into agile, niche providers capable of delivering specialized construction and remediation services. Her contracting patterns show minimal reliance on large, unrestricted awards, underscoring a sustained commitment to socioeconomic goals and workforce development within the defense industrial base. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), with significant activity in electrical and industrial systems contracting. She routinely procures integrated facility upgrades, HVAC retrofits, paint and coating systems, and specialized machinery for base operations, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with military installation standards and environmental compliance frameworks.