Kemi K. Gilmore

Kemi K. Gilmore serves as a key procurement professional within Washington Headquarters Services, supporting the Department of Defense’s mission to modernize institutional management systems and streamline enterprise-wide administrative operations. Responsible for managing complex acquisitions in information technology and infrastructure services, Gilmore oversees contracts that enable digital transformation, system integration, and operational efficiency across DoD components. Her work centers on procuring mission-critical solutions that enhance decision-making, sustain defense infrastructure, and support enterprise resource optimization, with a focus on delivering scalable, secure, and compliant technical services. Gilmore maintains consistent partnerships with a select group of high-performing contractors, including CLARITY INNOVATIONS LLC, CYNERGY PROFESSIONAL SYSTEMS LLC, SIGNATURE RENOVATIONS LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, and GUIDEHOUSE INC. These relationships reflect a preference for established firms with proven expertise in IT modernization, systems integration, and institutional consulting. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance reliability, technical proficiency, and long-term vendor collaboration, often resulting in repeat engagements with contractors who demonstrate compliance, innovation, and delivery consistency in complex DoD environments. Gilmore’s procurement activity is exclusively conducted under full and open competition, with no set-asides applied to her portfolio. This reflects a strategic alignment with WHS’s enterprise-wide requirements that prioritize technical capability and scalability over socioeconomic classifications. While small business participation is not formally targeted in her acquisitions, all procurements adhere to federal transparency and fair competition standards. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 423430 (Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers) and NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers), indicating deep specialization in commercial-off-the-shelf software, enterprise IT infrastructure, and integrated technology solutions. Gilmore’s expertise centers on procuring software platforms, system upgrades, and digital services that support DoD’s institutional modernization goals, with a strong emphasis on cybersecurity compliance and interoperability across federal systems.