Kimberly Brown

Kimberly Brown serves as an Acquisition Specialist, where she is responsible for managing the procurement process and ensuring the effective acquisition of goods and services to support the agency's mission. In this role, she handles the end-to-end contracting lifecycle, focusing on the strategic sourcing and procurement of specialized industrial and manufacturing components. Regarding set-aside preferences, there is a significant commitment to small business participation. While a majority of procurements are conducted without set-asides, a substantial portion of the activity is dedicated to Total Small Business Set-Asides. Additionally, there is a notable pattern of awarding to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, reflecting a focused approach to socioeconomic contracting goals. Brown's procurement expertise is concentrated in the manufacturing and industrial sectors. Her primary focus areas include the acquisition of bolts, nuts, screws, rivets, and washers, as well as general hardware manufacturing. Furthermore, she manages requirements for cut and sew apparel contractors, fabricated wire products, and various apparel accessories, demonstrating a technical specialization in industrial hardware and textile manufacturing.