Kim Stepney

Kim Stepney serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and promoting efficient, transparent procurement practices. She specializes in complex service-based contracts, particularly in healthcare administration, management consulting, and insurance support services. Her role is central to executing the agency’s mission by delivering mission-critical capabilities through competitive, well-structured procurements that balance operational needs with fiscal responsibility. She routinely handles requirements ranging from professional services to facility construction, applying sound acquisition strategy to meet evolving program objectives. While specific contractor names are not available, Stepney maintains a broad network of vendor partnerships across diverse market segments, engaging both large primes and small business subcontractors to fulfill complex service delivery needs. Her procurement approach emphasizes fair competition, clear solicitation language, and performance-based outcomes, fostering collaborative relationships with vendors who demonstrate technical competence and regulatory compliance. She consistently prioritizes open competition while leveraging socioeconomic programs where appropriate to expand market access. Stepney’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open, non-set-aside procurements, which account for 86.5% of her awards, indicating a focus on broad market competition. However, she actively supports small business participation, with 10.8% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and an additional 2.7% awarded through 8(a) competed contracts. This balanced approach ensures marketplace access for disadvantaged businesses without compromising competition or mission readiness. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 621111 (Offices of Physicians), reflecting a significant emphasis on healthcare services and administrative support for medical practices. She also frequently procures administrative management consulting services (NAICS 541611), insurance-related activities (NAICS 524298), and commercial construction services (NAICS 236220). This specialization demonstrates deep expertise in health services infrastructure, operational efficiency consulting, and facility-related procurement, positioning her as a strategic partner in delivering mission-critical public services.