Kimberly A. McCarthy

Kimberly A. McCarthy serves as a Contract Specialist within the W6QK Acc-apg organization under the Department of the Army (W91CRB), where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions for next-generation intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts supporting advanced aeronautical instrumentation, radio frequency platforms, and battlefield data analytics, ensuring alignment with the agency’s mission to modernize tactical communications and battlefield sensing capabilities. Her work bridges technical requirements with regulatory compliance, focusing on performance-based, outcome-driven procurement strategies that deliver mission-critical capabilities to the warfighter. McCarthy collaborates with a diverse array of contractors specializing in scientific and technical consulting, particularly those offering systems integration, data analytics, and computer facilities management services. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages firms with proven expertise in defense-grade sensor systems, signal processing, and secure data infrastructure. Her working relationships reflect a preference for vendors capable of rapid prototyping, agile development, and field-deployable solutions, often partnering with organizations possessing deep domain knowledge in electronic warfare and tactical networking. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a strong commitment to small business participation, with 33.3% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She actively leverages socioeconomic programs to expand access for qualified small businesses, ensuring competitive opportunities while maintaining technical rigor. The remaining 66.7% of her awards are open to all competitors, reflecting a balanced approach that prioritizes capability over socioeconomic designation when mission needs demand it. McCarthy’s primary NAICS focus is 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), reflecting her reliance on specialized firms for system design, testing, and integration of advanced sensing technologies. She also frequently procures 541513 (Computer Facilities Management Services), underscoring her need for secure, scalable IT infrastructure to support real-time battlefield data operations. Her expertise lies at the intersection of defense electronics, data analytics, and secure communications, making her a key conduit for acquiring cutting-edge capabilities that enhance situational awareness across the modern battlefield.