Kimberley Pretlow

Kimberley Pretlow serves as a key procurement professional within DLA Land at Aberdeen, supporting the Defense Logistics Agency’s mission to sustain and modernize land-based military platforms through the acquisition of mission-critical electronic and electro-mechanical systems. She manages the procurement of advanced signal processing components, avionics, radio and data transmission equipment, and precision power and control systems essential for command, control, and tactical operations. Her work directly enables operational readiness by ensuring timely delivery of high-reliability hardware that meets stringent military specifications, with a focus on technical integrity and supply chain resilience. Pretlow maintains consistent relationships with core contractors including Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Carson Industries, Inc., and Creating Technology Solutions, LLC. These partnerships are centered on the delivery of specialized electronic systems, custom wiring assemblies, and integrated computing hardware tailored to defense applications. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and long-term vendor collaboration, fostering reliable delivery of complex components under demanding operational conditions. Her procurement activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. This indicates a focus on technical capability and mission-critical performance over socioeconomic categorization, aligning with DLA’s priority for rapid, scalable acquisition of high-precision systems. While small business participation is not formally incentivized through set-asides, she evaluates all vendors based on technical merit, past performance, and production capacity. Pretlow’s acquisitions are concentrated in three primary NAICS categories: 334310 (Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing), 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing), and 335931 (Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing). She specializes in procuring ruggedized computing hardware, military-grade communication interfaces, and mission-specific wiring harnesses and connectors, demonstrating deep expertise in electro-mechanical integration for tactical environments. Her domain knowledge ensures compliance with MIL-STD and other defense standards governing electronic system reliability and interoperability.