Katie J Kuehn

Katie J. Kuehn serves as a Contract Specialist within Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Mid-Atlantic, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical construction and facilities support acquisitions for Navy and Marine Corps installations across the Mid-Atlantic region. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions, she ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing the agency’s strategic imperative to modernize aging infrastructure and sustain combat-ready bases. Her portfolio primarily consists of complex construction contracts under FAR Part 36, with a strong emphasis on commercial and institutional building projects, requiring coordination with engineers, project managers, and environmental compliance teams to deliver resilient, mission-essential facilities. Kuehn 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, Inc., and McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in large-scale, multi-phase construction and site development, often involving specialized marine, industrial, and institutional building scopes. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and contractor accountability, fostering long-term collaborations grounded in technical proficiency and regulatory compliance. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a balanced commitment to socioeconomic objectives, with nearly 43% of her awards directed toward small business set-asides, including 8(a) competed, total small business, and service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) categories. While the majority of acquisitions are unrestricted, she actively prioritizes small business participation in alignment with statutory mandates and agency goals, ensuring equitable access for qualified disadvantaged and veteran-owned firms. Kuehn’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), which accounts for nearly 80% of her portfolio, supplemented by industrial construction (236210), facilities support services (561210), and engineering services (541330). Her expertise encompasses the procurement of turnkey construction, renovation, utility upgrades, and integrated facilities management services critical to maintaining naval operational readiness.