Kimberly A. Smith

Kimberly A. Smith serves as a Contracting Officer within the W6QK Acc-rsa under the Department of the Army, where she plays a pivotal role in advancing the U.S. Army’s aerial and missile defense modernization initiatives. She manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions for mission-critical aerospace systems, including guided missile components, avionics upgrades, propulsion subsystems, and sensor integration for platforms such as the UH-60 and AH-64 Apache. Her portfolio emphasizes high-technical-risk procurements requiring rigorous engineering oversight, performance-based contracting, and compliance with defense-specific acquisition regulations. Smith ensures alignment with Army modernization priorities by structuring contracts that drive innovation, sustain operational readiness, and support rapid fielding of next-generation defense capabilities. She maintains longstanding, high-trust relationships with prime contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation and Alaska Aerospace Corp., partnering with industry leaders possessing deep expertise in guided missile systems and aerospace engineering. Her contracting approach favors established defense contractors with proven technical capabilities and robust quality assurance systems, often utilizing indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) and cost-reimbursement contract types to accommodate evolving technical requirements. Smith collaborates closely with technical evaluators and program managers to ensure contract terms reflect mission-critical performance metrics and lifecycle sustainment needs. Smith’s procurement activity reflects a 100% no set-aside preference, indicating a strategic focus on full and open competition to access the broadest pool of technical expertise. While she does not routinely utilize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her contracting decisions prioritize technical merit, past performance, and industrial capacity over socioeconomic criteria. Her primary NAICS focus lies in 336419 for guided missile and space vehicle parts manufacturing and 541712 for physical and engineering research and development. She procures advanced components including guidance electronics, warhead systems, flight control modules, and prototype sensor technologies, demonstrating specialized expertise in defense aerospace systems engineering and missile defense architecture.