Gary D. Kimmel

Gary D. Kimmel serves as a Contracting Officer for the 355th Contracting Squadron (FA4877) under the Department of the Air Force, where he is responsible for managing the acquisition of mission-critical aerospace systems, maintenance services, and base infrastructure to sustain airpower readiness. His portfolio includes procuring aircraft components, avionics, auxiliary systems, and logistics support services essential to operational continuity at military installations. Kimmel applies full lifecycle contracting expertise to ensure compliance with FAR and DFARS requirements while aligning acquisitions with the squadron’s strategic objectives in support of combat-coded and training aircraft operations. He maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including MILLER ELECTRIC COMPANY INC., ATLANTIC PACIFIC STANDARD LLC, DAP CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT LLC, BSE PERFORMANCE, LLC, and LAVISH LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LLC, each providing specialized engineering, construction, technical support, and mission-enabling services. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and long-term vendor partnerships, fostering reliability and technical alignment with complex aerospace operational needs. Kimmel demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly half of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, alongside a notable 8.7% focus on Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides. His procurement patterns reflect a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for small businesses while maintaining competitive integrity and mission readiness. His primary NAICS focus includes diagnostic imaging centers, hazardous waste collection, and miscellaneous instructional services—domains that, while seemingly diverse, support ancillary but vital functions such as medical readiness, environmental compliance, and personnel training. This reflects a nuanced understanding of the full spectrum of services required to sustain modern airbase operations, blending technical procurement with operational logistics and regulatory compliance.