Jessica Kidd

Jessica Kidd serves as a primary contracting professional within the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Indian Education, where she plays a central role in executing federal trust responsibilities through strategic procurement of infrastructure, environmental, and technical services. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions aligned with tribal self-determination goals, focusing on construction, engineering, and remediation projects that modernize tribal facilities and improve educational and environmental outcomes on reservations. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to enhance tribal sovereignty by ensuring timely, compliant, and culturally responsive contract awards that meet the unique needs of federally recognized tribes and Alaska Native villages. Kidd maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of experienced contractors, including SEALASKA CONSTRUCTORS LLC, TEPA EC, LLC, GOLDBELT HAWK L.L.C., CGI FEDERAL INC., and COOPER ZIETZ ENGINEERS, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with demonstrated expertise in tribal contexts, often possessing prior experience delivering complex construction and engineering services on remote or culturally sensitive lands. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical reliability, and adherence to federal compliance standards, fostering trust-based relationships critical to mission success. Her contracting patterns show a strong emphasis on Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-asides, accounting for nearly 39% of her awards, reflecting a deliberate commitment to advancing economic opportunity for Native-owned businesses. While the majority of her acquisitions remain open to general competition, her active use of ISBEE authorities underscores a dedicated focus on socioeconomic equity and tribal economic development within the Department of the Interior’s unique contracting framework. Kidd’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), 562910 (Remediation Services), and 541330 (Engineering Services), aligning with critical tribal infrastructure needs such as school renovations, hazardous waste cleanup, and civil engineering design. Her technical expertise spans facility modernization, environmental restoration, and structural engineering, ensuring that contracted services meet both federal standards and tribal community priorities.