Kim E McCray

Kim E. McCray serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing acquisitions in support of federal government operations, with a focus on research, training, and general administrative services. She plays a key role in executing strategic sourcing initiatives aligned with agency mission objectives, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and promoting efficient use of public funds. Her portfolio primarily encompasses contracts for social science and humanities research, professional development training, and broad-based government support services, requiring a nuanced understanding of both technical requirements and socioeconomic contracting priorities. McCray cultivates partnerships with a diverse range of vendors, including academic research institutions, consulting firms, and training providers, often engaging through competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements. While no single contractor dominates her award history, her approach emphasizes fair competition and value-driven selection, fostering relationships with both large-capability firms and small business entities capable of delivering specialized expertise in behavioral science, policy analysis, and workforce development. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong inclination toward open competition, with 71.4% of acquisitions issued without set-aside restrictions. However, she consistently leverages the Total Small Business Set-Aside authority under FAR 19.5, allocating 28.6% of opportunities to small businesses, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding market access for small business concerns without favoring specific socioeconomic categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. McCray’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541720 (Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities) and 921190 (Other General Government Support), each accounting for 40% of her activity, with an additional 20% dedicated to NAICS 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training). She routinely procures services involving policy evaluation, organizational development, behavioral analysis, and leadership curriculum design, underscoring her expertise in human capital and public sector research domains.