Kerry Payne (Contract Specialist)

Kerry Payne is a Contract Specialist responsible for managing procurement actions and acquisitions within their agency. In this role, they facilitate the acquisition of critical equipment and technical services, ensuring that procurement activities align with the agency's operational mission and regulatory requirements. Regarding set-aside preferences, the procurement patterns show a heavy reliance on full and open competitions, with no set-aside designations applied to the vast majority of actions. A small percentage of acquisitions are designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a limited but present commitment to small business participation. The primary industry focus for these acquisitions is centered on heavy industrial manufacturing and technical services. The most significant procurement activity occurs within the power boiler and heat exchanger manufacturing sector, followed by shipbuilding and repair. Additionally, there is a specialized focus on engineering services and the manufacturing of nautical, aeronautical, and guidance systems, as well as printed circuit assembly.