Kristen Phipps

Kristen Phipps serves as a key procurement lead within the W7N1 Uspfo Activity Tnang 134, a Department of the Army unit responsible for sustaining and modernizing mission-critical military infrastructure. She manages the acquisition lifecycle for construction and facility modernization projects essential to force protection and garrison readiness, ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations and Army engineering standards. Her portfolio primarily involves complex commercial and institutional building construction contracts, with a strong emphasis on secure facility upgrades, physical security enhancements, and integrated infrastructure systems that support operational continuity. Phipps maintains consistent working relationships with two primary contractors—P & W Construction Company, LLC and McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC—both of which have demonstrated proven capability in delivering secure, high-integrity construction services under stringent military specifications. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships built on performance reliability, adherence to safety and security protocols, and timely execution in austere environments. These relationships reflect a pattern of repeat engagements grounded in proven delivery rather than open competition, underscoring her focus on mission-critical continuity. She exhibits a full commitment to small business participation, directing 100% of her acquisitions toward total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring equitable access for qualified small contractors in the defense construction sector. This reflects a deliberate socioeconomic strategy to foster local economic resilience while maintaining quality and compliance standards. Her technical focus is overwhelmingly centered on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), encompassing barracks, command centers, storage facilities, and security-perimeter infrastructure. While minor allocations exist for specialized manufacturing and textile procurement, her domain expertise lies in the design-build and renovation of hardened, mission-essential facilities, aligning closely with Army installation modernization priorities.