Kathryn A. Balonek

Kathryn A. Balonek serves as a Contracting Officer for Navfacsyscom Europe Africa Central (N33191), the U.S. Navy’s primary construction and facilities engineering arm for military installations across Europe, Africa, and Central regions. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisition programs, including design-build, professional services, and infrastructure support contracts critical to sustaining naval readiness. Her portfolio emphasizes mission-critical facility development—such as command centers, medical clinics, and utility systems—aligned with the Navy’s strategic imperatives for expeditionary and enduring infrastructure. Balonek ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while delivering timely, cost-effective solutions to support global naval operations. She maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of international and domestic contractors, including SOCIEDAD ESPANOLA DE MONTAJES INDUSTRIALES SA, SWABIAN CONCEPT LIMITED, KVG LLC, and AJ SOLUTIONS SH.P.K., reflecting a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in heavy civil engineering and facilities support. These partnerships are characterized by repeat engagements and performance-based contract structures, indicating a focus on reliability, technical competence, and operational continuity in austere environments. Balonek’s contracting activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on maximizing technical capability and global vendor access rather than socioeconomic set-asides, aligning with the unique demands of overseas infrastructure projects where specialized expertise often outweighs small business participation targets. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services) and 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), each accounting for 25% of her portfolio. She also regularly procures facilities support services (561210), transportation support (488999), and passenger car leasing (532112), demonstrating broad expertise in integrated infrastructure lifecycle management across diverse operational theaters.