Kim Walton

Kim Walton serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the acquisition of environmental consulting services across federal programs. In this role, she ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing mission-critical environmental objectives through transparent, competitive contracting processes. Her portfolio is exclusively focused on professional services under NAICS 541620, encompassing environmental assessments, remediation planning, ecological studies, and regulatory compliance support. Walton plays a pivotal role in aligning acquisition strategies with agency environmental goals, ensuring that contracts are structured to deliver technically sound, legally compliant, and cost-effective outcomes. While specific contractor relationships are not currently available for public disclosure, Walton’s procurement patterns indicate a consistent engagement with qualified environmental consulting firms, including both large professional service providers and small business contractors. Her approach emphasizes fair competition and performance-based contract management, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical expertise and regulatory adherence. She actively encourages responsive and capable vendors to participate in solicitations, promoting a marketplace that values innovation and environmental stewardship. Walton demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 25% of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for small businesses in the environmental services sector, aligning with federal socioeconomic objectives. While the majority of her contracts are open to all competitors, her consistent use of small business set-asides signals a proactive effort to diversify the contractor base and enhance market access for eligible firms. Her professional focus is singularly centered on NAICS 541620, making her a specialist in environmental consulting acquisitions. She routinely procures services such as environmental impact assessments, contaminated site remediation design, wetland delineation, and compliance monitoring—all critical to federal land and resource management. Walton’s expertise lies in evaluating technical proposals, ensuring scientific rigor, and structuring performance metrics that drive accountability and environmental outcomes.