Kenneth Wideman

Kenneth Wideman serves as a primary procurement contact, overseeing acquisitions and contract management to support the agency's operational mission. He is responsible for managing the procurement lifecycle, ensuring that the acquisition of critical equipment and materials aligns with agency requirements and federal regulations. The agency's procurement landscape is characterized by a heavy reliance on unrestricted competitions, with the vast majority of awards going to non-set-aside vendors. Regarding socioeconomic goals, the agency shows a strong preference for full and open competitions, with no set-aside designations applied to nearly 95% of its procurement activity. A small percentage of awards are directed toward Total Small Business Set-Asides, with minimal participation from Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and Women-Owned Small Businesses. The agency's technical procurement focus is heavily concentrated in the aerospace and defense manufacturing sectors. Primary areas of expertise include the acquisition of aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment, as well as general aircraft manufacturing. Additionally, the agency procures specialized hardware, miscellaneous textile products, and small arms and ordnance accessories.