Kimberley Bock

Kimberley Bock serves as a key procurement lead within the W2R2 USA Engineering Research & Development Center, supporting the U.S. Army’s mission to advance battlefield-ready engineering technologies. Responsible for managing complex research and development acquisitions, she oversees the solicitation and award of contracts for advanced instrumentation, precision measurement systems, and field-deployable sensor technologies. Her work directly enables the agency’s technical infrastructure by securing specialized engineering services and electronic manufacturing capabilities critical to military R&D. Bock’s portfolio is heavily focused on high-precision technical solutions requiring rigorous validation and calibration, often involving cutting-edge electronics and data acquisition systems. She maintains consistent partnerships with leading technical contractors including Applied Research Associates, Inc., the Michigan Technology and Research Institute, LLC, and the University of Maryland, leveraging their expertise in defense-oriented R&D and systems integration. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established research institutions and specialized engineering firms capable of delivering custom instrumentation and analytical platforms. These relationships are characterized by long-term technical collaboration, often involving phased development cycles and iterative testing protocols to meet evolving operational requirements. Bock’s procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 85.7% of awards issued under no set-aside conditions. The remaining 14.3% are competed under the 8(a) program, indicating selective but deliberate support for small disadvantaged businesses when their specialized capabilities align with mission needs. While not heavily reliant on socioeconomic set-asides, she ensures compliance with small business goals where technical merit and unique expertise justify targeted participation. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing), reflecting deep engagement with custom electronic systems and data acquisition hardware. Secondary emphasis on NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) underscores her reliance on advanced software development, modeling, and simulation services. She also procures management consulting under NAICS 541611 to support complex program oversight, demonstrating a multidisciplinary approach to sustaining the Army’s technical edge through integrated engineering solutions.