Kelly N. McFarlin

SFC McFarlin serves as a key procurement lead within the W2SN Endist Alaska office under the Department of the Army, responsible for managing civil engineering and infrastructure sustainment acquisitions critical to maintaining operational readiness in Alaska’s extreme environments. Their role centers on executing complex construction and environmental compliance contracts that support the modernization and resilience of military installations across remote, austere regions. McFarlin handles a diverse portfolio of procurement actions under FAR Part 36, primarily focused on heavy civil engineering and facility sustainment, ensuring alignment with Army Corps of Engineers standards and environmental regulatory frameworks. McFarlin maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including Environmental Compliance Consultants, Inc., R&M Consultants, Inc., WSP USA Solutions Inc., and McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in arctic construction, environmental remediation, and geotechnical engineering services. The contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor reliability, technical proficiency in cold-weather infrastructure, and adherence to federal environmental compliance mandates, fostering collaborative, performance-based relationships rather than transactional engagements. McFarlin’s procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately half of all contracts set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, and the other half awarded as full and open competitions. This pattern demonstrates a deliberate effort to foster small business participation without compromising mission-critical capabilities, particularly in niche technical domains where qualified small firms are limited. The approach supports broader Army objectives to broaden the defense industrial base while maintaining rigorous performance standards. The primary NAICS focus areas are 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) and 531320 (Offices of Real Estate Appraisers), indicating deep specialization in large-scale infrastructure projects—such as roadways, airfields, and utility systems—and land assessment services critical to base planning and environmental impact evaluations. McFarlin’s expertise lies in procuring technically complex, mission-essential services that require precise engineering oversight and regulatory compliance in one of the most challenging operational theaters in the U.S. defense portfolio.