Kim Oanh P. Scott

Kim Oanh Scott serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing acquisitions in technology and professional services, playing a key role in advancing the agency’s mission through strategic contracting. She oversees the solicitation, evaluation, and award of contracts for IT services, training, and management consulting, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with operational priorities. Her work supports the delivery of mission-critical solutions by bridging technical requirements with vendor capabilities, with a strong emphasis on efficiency, transparency, and regulatory adherence. Scott’s contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach to vendor engagement, with a preference for diverse small business participation and a significant portion of awards issued under open competition. While specific contractor names are not disclosed in available records, her portfolio includes partnerships with firms specializing in custom software development, IT consulting, and professional training services. She maintains a collaborative relationship with vendors, prioritizing clear solicitation language, fair evaluation criteria, and post-award performance monitoring to ensure contract fulfillment and value delivery. Her set-aside preferences demonstrate a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic programs, with nearly 43% of awards designated for small businesses, including 28.6% under Total Small Business Set-Asides and 14.3% reserved for HUBZone firms. This pattern reflects a strategic effort to broaden vendor participation, foster innovation among smaller entities, and meet federal small business contracting goals without compromising competition or mission outcomes. Scott’s primary focus lies in NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), which accounts for over half of her acquisitions, followed by related categories including Other Computer-Related Services, Professional and Management Development Training, and Administrative Management Consulting. She specializes in procuring software development, systems integration, workforce training, and operational consulting services, demonstrating deep expertise in the IT and professional services domains.