Kimberly Braud

Kimberly Braud serves as a procurement specialist within the GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service, assigned to the Assisted Contracting Branch B under the Quality Systems and Contracting Division. She plays a critical role in advancing national defense readiness by managing the acquisition of high-precision packaging machinery and associated automated systems essential to military aviation and industrial automation platforms. Her portfolio focuses on complex, mission-critical equipment used in the manufacturing of aerospace components and electronic instrumentation, ensuring operational continuity across federal defense and critical infrastructure systems. Braud leverages assisted contracting authority to streamline procurement cycles for specialized technical requirements that demand rigorous compliance with military and industrial standards. She maintains consistent, long-term relationships with key contractors including PHILLIPS CORPORATION, POWER TEST, LLC, and ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC.—all recognized for their expertise in precision-engineered packaging systems and automated production line integration. These vendor partnerships are characterized by deep technical collaboration, with contractors frequently engaged in early market research and requirements definition phases to ensure solutions meet stringent performance and reliability benchmarks. Braud’s approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and lifecycle support, fostering vendor accountability through robust contract administration and quality assurance protocols. Braud demonstrates an unwavering commitment to small business participation, directing 100% of her acquisitions toward total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This policy ensures that small, innovative manufacturers—particularly those with niche capabilities in high-precision automation—are given equitable access to federal procurement opportunities. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to cultivate a resilient small business industrial base capable of supporting defense supply chain resilience. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 333993 (Packaging Machinery Manufacturing), where she procures automated labeling, filling, sealing, and inspection systems used in defense-grade production environments. Her expertise spans electro-mechanical integration, cleanroom-compatible equipment, and systems compliant with MIL-STD and AS9100 standards, positioning her as a specialist in mission-critical manufacturing automation for federal aerospace and defense applications.