Kim Oanh P. Scott

Kim Oanh P. Scott serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement validation and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supports the agency’s mission by delivering mission-critical technical services through transparent, competitive procurement processes. Her portfolio primarily encompasses information technology and professional services contracts, with a focus on software development, systems design, and research-driven solutions that support operational efficiency and innovation. While specific contractor names are not available, her procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with a diverse pool of vendors, including both large-capability firms and small businesses capable of delivering specialized IT services. Her working relationships reflect a preference for competitive, open-market solicitations, with a balanced emphasis on fostering vendor diversity and ensuring technical capability alignment with agency needs. She maintains a collaborative approach with industry stakeholders, promoting clear communication and fair opportunity throughout the acquisition lifecycle. Scott demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately one-third of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand access for small businesses without imposing additional socioeconomic subcategories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides. Her contracting approach prioritizes broad eligibility under the small business umbrella, enabling a wider range of qualified firms to compete for federal opportunities. Her primary NAICS focus centers on computer systems design (541512) and custom programming services (541511), each accounting for a quarter of her activity, alongside significant engagement in computer facilities management (541513) and physical sciences R&D (541712). These domains reveal a technical specialization in enterprise IT infrastructure, software customization, and scientific computing services, positioning her as a key procurement professional in the federal technology and research support ecosystem.