Kimberly, A1C L DeLong

Kimberly, A1C L. DeLong serves as a Contract Buyer responsible for executing procurement actions that support critical infrastructure and operational readiness requirements. In this role, she ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing mission-critical acquisitions through competitive and socioeconomic compliant contracting practices. Her portfolio primarily encompasses construction, facilities support, and equipment services, requiring precise application of FAR Part 19 small business set-asides and sound market research techniques. She plays a vital role in translating operational needs into solicitations that attract qualified vendors while maintaining fiscal accountability and regulatory integrity. Kimberly cultivates partnerships with a diverse range of contractors, particularly those certified under socioeconomic programs and those with demonstrated capability in industrial and civil construction, facilities maintenance, and equipment leasing. She engages with both small and mid-sized businesses capable of delivering specialized services in building construction, machinery repair, and facility support operations. Her procurement approach emphasizes transparency, competitive bidding, and vendor collaboration to ensure high-quality deliverables and reliable service performance across mission-critical domains. A strong advocate for small business participation, Kimberly consistently prioritizes 8(a) competed and Total Small Business Set-Aside contracts, allocating equal portions of her portfolio to each category. This deliberate strategy reflects a deep commitment to fostering economic opportunity and expanding the government’s supplier base among disadvantaged and small business concerns. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a structured, repeatable framework for incorporating socioeconomic goals into every acquisition cycle, aligning with national objectives to increase small business federal contracting. Her primary industry focus lies in NAICS 236210 (Industrial Building Construction), 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), and 561210 (Facilities Support Services), with significant activity in 811310 (Machinery Repair) and 532420 (Office Equipment Leasing). She specializes in procuring construction services, preventive maintenance contracts, and long-term equipment rental solutions that sustain operational infrastructure. Her technical expertise spans civil works, facility sustainment, and industrial equipment lifecycle management, positioning her as a key enabler of mission continuity through strategic, small business-driven acquisitions.