Kia S. McCormick

Kia S. McCormick serves as a Contract Specialist within the W6QK Acc-apg Durham office under the Department of the Army (W911NF), where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to advance U.S. Army modernization initiatives. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of complex R&D contracts, from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration, with a focus on accelerating innovation in physical, engineering, and life sciences. McCormick ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement strategies with the agency’s priorities in autonomy, quantum systems, and intelligence horizon scanning. She routinely handles competitive and non-competitive acquisitions for technical services, research partnerships, and specialized training solutions. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, McCormick maintains a dynamic network of vendor partnerships with firms specializing in advanced scientific research, systems engineering, and technical training. Her procurement patterns reflect collaboration with both large-capability contractors and agile small businesses, fostering a competitive environment that supports technological innovation and rapid prototyping. She emphasizes performance-based contracting and outcome-driven deliverables, ensuring alignment with the Army’s strategic technology roadmap. McCormick demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 83.3% of her acquisitions conducted under full and open competition and 16.7% set aside for total small business participation under FAR 19.5. She actively promotes small business engagement without reliance on specialized set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, favoring broad-based competition while ensuring meaningful opportunities for qualified small entities. Her primary NAICS focus is 541712, reflecting deep expertise in procuring research and development services across physical, engineering, and life sciences domains. She also regularly supports acquisitions in professional training (611430), facilities support services (561210), and real estate leasing (531190), demonstrating versatility in managing both technical and operational requirements essential to Army R&D infrastructure.