Katie M Perna

Katie M. Perna serves as a key procurement lead within the W7M2 Uspfo Activity Flang 125, a Department of the Army unit responsible for sustaining mission-critical military training infrastructure and operational facilities. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on facility sustainment, logistics support, and installation modernization, ensuring that combat training environments remain fully operational and secure. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to maintain functional, resilient installations through strategic contracting for construction, equipment leasing, and security services. Perna routinely handles complex, multi-year contracts under FAR Part 36 and Part 13 procedures, often coordinating with engineering and facilities management teams to align procurement with operational readiness goals. While specific contractor names are not publicly available, Perna maintains a robust network of vendors specializing in facility services, security systems, and industrial equipment leasing. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established small businesses with proven capabilities in niche technical domains, fostering long-term partnerships that ensure consistent service quality and compliance with military standards. She frequently engages contractors with experience in DoD installation requirements, emphasizing performance-based outcomes and lifecycle support. Perna demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 77.3% of her awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to prioritize small businesses across multiple categories, including HUBZone, SDVOSB, and 8(a) firms, ensuring equitable access to defense contracting opportunities while enhancing competition and innovation. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 721110 (lodging for training personnel), 532490 (commercial equipment leasing), 561621 (security systems services), 238220 (HVAC and plumbing contractors), and 336413 (aircraft support equipment manufacturing). These reflect deep technical expertise in facility operations, temporary housing, physical security infrastructure, and specialized equipment procurement essential to sustained military readiness.