Kenneth M Grimsley

Kenneth M. Grimsley serves as a Contract Specialist within the Department of the Air Force at FA2860 316 Cons Pk, responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle for critical infrastructure and operational support systems at Joint Base Andrews. His role centers on ensuring timely and compliant procurement of security systems, communications equipment, and facility maintenance services essential to air operations readiness. Grimsley handles a diverse portfolio of contracts under FAR Part 12 and Part 13 procedures, frequently executing requirements for integrated security services, radio and broadcasting hardware, and audiovisual systems that support command, control, and communications (C3) capabilities. He works closely with technical stakeholders to translate mission needs into solicitation requirements that align with DoD acquisition policies. Grimsley maintains established relationships with key vendors including ZERO WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC, SENECA MINERAL COMPANY, and PELICAN CHEMICALS INC., reflecting a focus on environmental compliance, hazardous material handling, and facility sustainment services. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and long-term vendor partnerships, often leveraging blanket purchase agreements and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts to ensure responsive and scalable support. He prioritizes vendors with proven track records in federal compliance and mission-critical service delivery. Grimsley demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over half of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He consistently incorporates Women-Owned, HUBZone, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-asides, aligning with Department of the Air Force mandates to broaden small business participation. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to cultivate a diverse supplier base while maintaining operational reliability. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 532112 (Passenger Car Leasing), 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting Equipment Manufacturing), and 424920 (Book and Periodical Wholesalers), indicating a unique blend of logistics, communications hardware, and facility support acquisitions. Grimsley’s expertise spans technical domains including RF communications, security infrastructure, and environmental services, making him a key enabler of airbase operational continuity.