Amanda Kimbel

Amanda Kimbel serves as a key procurement professional within the FA5215 766 Ess Pkp unit of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing complex acquisitions that sustain airpower readiness across technical, logistical, and infrastructure domains. She oversees the full lifecycle of contracts for mission-critical services including information technology modernization, facility operations support, and secure communications systems. Her role is central to ensuring operational resilience by aligning procurement strategies with the agency’s priorities in cybersecurity, base infrastructure, and advanced systems integration. Kimbel routinely handles performance-based service contracts under FAR Part 37, emphasizing outcomes over inputs to drive efficiency and mission effectiveness. Her primary contractor relationships are anchored by ARCTEC ALASKA JV, a trusted partner delivering specialized technical and logistical support, with additional engagements with a small cohort of niche vendors. Kimbel fosters stable, long-term partnerships with contractors who demonstrate proven capability in delivering high-assurance solutions for sensitive air force operations. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established performers with demonstrated reliability in complex, mission-essential environments, while maintaining flexibility to incorporate emerging vendors capable of rapid innovation. Kimbel consistently prioritizes socioeconomic contracting goals, with equal portions of awards directed toward 8(a) competed set-asides and non-set-aside competitions, alongside a dedicated 20% allocation for total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This balanced approach ensures broad market participation while maintaining competition integrity. Her pattern reflects a deliberate strategy to empower small businesses—particularly those with niche technical expertise—without compromising mission-critical performance standards. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), reflecting heavy demand for IT modernization and systems integration, complemented by significant activity in technical consulting (541690), management consulting (541611), and engineering services (541330). She specializes in procuring cybersecurity-enabled platforms, operational support systems, and mission-critical infrastructure services that directly enable air operations readiness across expeditionary and garrison environments.