Kimberly B. Pumyea

Kimberly B. Pumyea serves as a key procurement professional within the W6QK Acc-apg Natick office of the U.S. Army, supporting the Department of Defense’s mission to develop and field advanced soldier systems. She manages complex acquisitions for mission-critical research, development, and technical services that enhance warfighter capabilities, including flame-resistant textiles, life-sustaining medical instrumentation, and battlefield-ready analytical equipment. Her portfolio centers on high-precision engineering and applied scientific innovation, ensuring that procurement aligns with the Army’s strategic priorities in soldier modernization and force protection. She maintains consistent working relationships with EPERNAY DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION LLC and TEVET LLC, both of which provide specialized engineering, technical integration, and laboratory support services. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade R&D, precision manufacturing, and systems integration for austere environments. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and long-term vendor collaboration to meet evolving operational requirements. Pumyea’s procurement patterns show a strong emphasis on open competition, with 90.6% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, reflecting a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic classification. However, she consistently supports small business participation, with 9.4% of awards allocated under Total Small Business Set-Asides, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both innovation and economic opportunity within the defense industrial base. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541715 (R&D in physical and engineering sciences) and 334516 (analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing), underscoring deep expertise in scientific instrumentation, materials testing, and battlefield diagnostics. She also procures specialized textile finishing services under NAICS 313310 and computer systems design under 541512, reinforcing a multidisciplinary approach to equipping soldiers with integrated, next-generation systems for modern combat environments.