Katheryn M. LaPratt

Katheryn M. LaPratt serves as a Procurement Analyst for the W7M4 USPFO Activity HI ARNG under the Department of the Army, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain military readiness and operational infrastructure. She supports the agency’s core mission by managing the full lifecycle of construction and facility-related procurements, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and aligning contracting actions with strategic priorities such as training environment modernization and garrison support. Her work primarily centers on commercial and institutional building construction projects essential to force sustainment, including readiness centers, barracks, and support facilities. LaPratt maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of experienced contractors, including NEXT CONSTRUCTION, INC., HCG-NKC LLC, ELITE PACIFIC CONSTRUCTION INC., AMETHYST BUILDERS, LLC, and HALOA CONSTRUCTION LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for contractors with proven expertise in military-compatible construction standards, timely delivery, and adherence to federal safety and environmental protocols. Her procurement approach emphasizes reliability, performance history, and responsiveness to dynamic operational needs, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in transparency and accountability. A defining feature of LaPratt’s contracting portfolio is her exclusive use of Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a steadfast commitment to socioeconomic objectives. All of her acquisitions are reserved for small businesses, ensuring equitable access to federal opportunities and reinforcing the Army’s goal of strengthening the small business industrial base. This pattern underscores a deliberate strategy to cultivate capacity among qualified small construction firms capable of meeting rigorous military standards. Her procurement focus is singularly concentrated on NAICS 236220 — Commercial and Institutional Building Construction — encompassing new construction, renovations, and infrastructure upgrades for Army training and support facilities. She specializes in procuring turnkey construction services that integrate structural, mechanical, and electrical systems to meet Army Corps of Engineers and Army Regulation standards, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with military construction requirements and compliance frameworks.