Kim A. Alston

Kim A. Alston serves as a Senior Contract Specialist at the Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Forrest City under the Department of Justice, where she manages the acquisition of mission-critical goods and services essential to the secure and humane operation of federal correctional facilities. Her portfolio centers on high-volume, perishable food supplies—including fresh dairy, meat, eggs, and bread—as well as infrastructure-related support systems such as water and sanitation services. Alston ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning acquisitions with the agency’s operational priorities, leveraging full and open competition and set-aside authorities to meet institutional needs efficiently and ethically. Alston maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse array of vendors, primarily merchant wholesalers and specialized food manufacturers, ensuring consistent, reliable delivery of perishable goods under strict safety and shelf-life requirements. She works closely with suppliers who meet USDA and FDA standards, prioritizing vendors with proven capacity to scale operations and adhere to federal food safety protocols. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, her contracting patterns reflect sustained partnerships with firms capable of fulfilling large-scale, just-in-time delivery schedules across a distributed correctional environment. Alston demonstrates a steadfast commitment to socioeconomic contracting, directing 100% of her acquisitions toward small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize opportunities for small businesses, including those owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, HUBZone concerns, and other eligible entities. Her consistent use of full small business set-asides underscores a proactive effort to foster economic inclusion and build a resilient supplier base aligned with federal diversity goals. Her primary NAICS focus includes 311999 (miscellaneous food manufacturing), 424410 (grocery merchant wholesalers), and 424430/424470 (dairy and meat wholesalers), indicating deep expertise in perishable supply chain logistics and food distribution networks. She also engages with 813110 (religious organizations), reflecting unique procurement needs tied to dietary accommodations and faith-based meal services. Alston’s technical domain expertise lies in navigating the intersection of food safety, logistics reliability, and institutional compliance within the federal corrections system.