Kathryn Arnold

Kathryn Arnold serves as a key secondary procurement contact within Navfacsyscom Mid-Atlantic, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to deliver resilient, mission-critical infrastructure across Navy and Marine Corps installations in the Mid-Atlantic region. While not the primary contracting officer, she plays a vital role in facilitating the acquisition lifecycle for construction and civil engineering projects, assisting in solicitation development, contract administration, and vendor coordination. Her work directly supports the agency’s focus on modernizing aging facilities, sustaining combat-ready bases, and ensuring environmental compliance through timely and compliant contracting actions. Arnold maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including RYAN CONSTRUCTION CO INC, WEEKS-CASHMAN JV, APPLEDORE MARINE - CH2M JV, W. M. JORDAN COMPANY, INCORPORATED, and MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established firms with proven expertise in complex institutional and industrial construction, marine infrastructure, and site development. Her procurement patterns indicate a reliance on experienced contractors capable of executing high-stakes, mission-sensitive projects under stringent federal construction standards. Her contracting portfolio demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 50% of acquisitions set aside for total small businesses under FAR 19.5 and an additional 20% competed under the 8(a) program. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster economic opportunity while ensuring access to capable, certified vendors. Her approach balances socioeconomic goals with operational needs, consistently integrating small business subcontractors into larger teaming arrangements. Arnold’s primary procurement focus lies in Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (NAICS 236220), accounting for 65% of activity, with additional emphasis on structural steel, precast concrete, and heavy civil engineering (NAICS 238120 and 237990). She specializes in acquiring facilities that support naval operations, including barracks, administrative buildings, and utility infrastructure, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with DoD construction standards and sustainable building practices.