Kimberlee K Lowry

Kimberlee K. Lowry serves as a key procurement professional within the FA2823 AFTC PZIO, a critical unit of the Department of the Air Force responsible for advancing airborne and ground-based sensing, communication, and test instrumentation systems. She manages complex acquisitions supporting the development, integration, and sustainment of high-precision avionics, electronic warfare, and signal intelligence platforms. Her work directly enables mission readiness by ensuring the timely delivery of mission-critical test and evaluation infrastructure, with a focus on electromagnetic compatibility, radar calibration, and advanced data acquisition systems. She handles a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning engineering services, specialized manufacturing, and technical infrastructure support. Lowry maintains consistent relationships with a select group of contractors including TOM HAMMONDS ENTERPRISES, LLC, STREET LEGAL INDUSTRIES, INC, SPEEGLE CONSTRUCTION, INC, DETECT INC, and THE CONTROLS COMPANY, LLC. These partnerships reflect a blend of niche technical providers and specialized manufacturers capable of delivering custom instrumentation, ruggedized hardware, and mission-specific test solutions. Her contracting patterns indicate a preference for vendors with proven expertise in aerospace-grade systems, electromagnetic shielding, and field-deployable measurement technologies, suggesting a reliance on agile, technically proficient small and mid-tier suppliers. While 56.3% of her acquisitions are unrestricted, 43.8% are set aside for total small business participation under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a strong commitment to fostering competition among small businesses without formal socioeconomic designations. This approach prioritizes capability over certification, enabling responsive sourcing while maintaining broad small business engagement. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS codes related to explosives manufacturing, nonferrous metal processing, and specialized repair services, reflecting the unit’s need for precision components and maintenance of high-energy systems. She routinely acquires custom-fabricated parts, signal conditioning hardware, and specialized test fixtures essential to aerospace sensor validation and electronic system certification.