Kim A Robinett

Kim A. Robinett serves as a Contract Negotiator responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle for complex aerospace and aviation support contracts. In this role, she ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while negotiating terms that balance mission needs, fiscal responsibility, and vendor performance expectations. Her portfolio centers on high-precision manufacturing and air transportation support services, aligning with national defense and aviation infrastructure priorities. Robinett routinely handles competitive and sole-source acquisitions under FAR Part 15, with a focus on technical specifications for aircraft components and auxiliary systems. Robinett collaborates with a diverse base of industrial contractors specializing in aerospace manufacturing and aviation support services. While no single vendor dominates her portfolio, she maintains consistent working relationships with firms possessing AS9100 certification and DOD quality assurance credentials. Her negotiation approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, incentive structures, and risk-sharing mechanisms to ensure delivery of mission-critical components under tight technical and schedule constraints. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 82.3% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides. However, she actively supports small business participation, allocating 17.6% of her contracts to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Though she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her consistent use of small business set-asides demonstrates a deliberate commitment to fostering competition among small manufacturers and suppliers within the aerospace sector. Robinett’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in propulsion systems, flight control components, and non-airframe aviation hardware. She also procures specialized support services under NAICS 488190 and 488111, indicating familiarity with air traffic systems integration and aviation logistics. Her domain knowledge spans materials engineering, avionics integration, and military specification compliance, positioning her as a key liaison between technical requirements and contract execution in the aerospace supply chain.