Kristi Likes

Kristi Likes serves as a Contract Specialist with the W076 Endist Ft Worth under the Department of the Army’s W9126G agency, where she plays a critical role in executing facility sustainment and infrastructure modernization acquisitions. She manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for commercial and institutional construction projects, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and alignment with the agency’s mission to maintain safe, functional, and environmentally compliant military installations. Her portfolio primarily encompasses design-build and construction services for barracks, institutional facilities, and grounds infrastructure, requiring rigorous oversight of contract performance, scope adherence, and regulatory compliance. Kristi maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including M.A. Mortenson Company, Federal Contracting Inc, and Cerris Builders, Inc., all of which have demonstrated proven capability in delivering complex military construction projects. These partnerships are characterized by long-term reliability, technical proficiency in institutional building standards, and a track record of on-time, compliant delivery. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and quality assurance, fostering collaborative relationships with vendors who understand the unique operational and safety requirements of Department of Defense facilities. Kristi’s contracting activity reflects a strict focus on full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under no set-aside conditions. While she does not currently utilize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her procurement decisions prioritize technical capability, past performance, and capacity to meet mission-critical timelines over socioeconomic preferences. Her primary procurement specialization lies in NAICS 236220 — Commercial and Institutional Building Construction — where she procures turnkey construction, renovation, and maintenance services for military facilities. She possesses deep expertise in managing contracts involving structural systems, mechanical and electrical upgrades, and grounds infrastructure, ensuring alignment with Army construction standards and sustainability mandates.