Kristen M Sanchez

Kristen M. Sanchez serves as a Contracting Officer for Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Southwest (NAVFACSW), responsible for managing the acquisition of critical infrastructure services to sustain and modernize naval installations across the Southwest region. She oversees the full lifecycle of construction and environmental contracts, ensuring alignment with Department of the Navy priorities for operational readiness, facility resilience, and environmental compliance. Her portfolio primarily includes design-build, renovation, and utility infrastructure projects requiring strict adherence to federal construction standards and sustainability mandates, with a focus on delivering mission-critical facilities under tight operational timelines. Sanchez maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, RSI AMENTUM ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED, KIEWIT INFRASTRUCTURE WEST CO., and Boh Environmental, L.L.C. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in industrial construction, environmental remediation, and facility modernization. She fosters collaborative, performance-based contracting relationships that emphasize quality control, schedule adherence, and compliance with federal environmental and safety regulations. A strong advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Sanchez consistently prioritizes 8(a) competed set-asides, which account for two-thirds of her awards, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses. Her procurement patterns reflect a strategic focus on leveraging the 8(a) program to build capacity among qualified small contractors while maintaining rigorous performance standards. The remaining third of her awards are awarded under full and open competition, ensuring market competitiveness and value. Her technical expertise centers on NAICS 238320 (Painting and Wall Covering Contractors) and 236210 (Industrial Building Construction), reflecting her specialization in facility renovation, structural upgrades, and industrial facility maintenance. She routinely procures services involving hazardous material abatement, interior finishes, concrete restoration, and heavy industrial construction, requiring deep familiarity with federal construction codes, OSHA standards, and Navy-specific facility requirements.