Kimberly Carrell

Kimberly Carrell serves as a key procurement lead within the FA8773 Acc 38 Cons agency under the Department of the Air Force, where she manages acquisitions critical to cyberspace operations, space security, and mission-critical IT infrastructure. Her work directly supports the development and sustainment of formalized cyber operations training, secure communications systems, and protected computing environments essential to Air Force readiness. She specializes in contracting for technical services that enable high-tempo cyber and space domain operations, with a focus on training, custom software development, and specialized IT support. Her acquisitions are strategically aligned with national defense priorities, ensuring timely delivery of mission-enabling capabilities through compliant, performance-based contracting methodologies. Carrell maintains a consistent working relationship with Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, a primary contractor delivering cyber training systems and mission-specific IT solutions. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical expertise and proven performance in secure environments. She engages with contractors capable of supporting classified and controlled unclassified information (CUI) environments, prioritizing those with robust cybersecurity certifications and experience in Department of Defense compliance frameworks such as NIST SP 800-53 and DFARS. Her contracting portfolio reflects a strong commitment to small business participation, with 40% of awards structured as 8(a) competed contracts, demonstrating active support for socioeconomically disadvantaged businesses. While the majority of acquisitions are open to all competitors, her consistent use of the 8(a) program ensures meaningful opportunities for qualified small businesses in the cyber and IT services sector. Carrell’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 611420 (Computer Training), where she secures cyber operations curricula and simulation-based training platforms, complemented by NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) and 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) for tailored software development and systems integration. Her technical domain expertise centers on secure cyber training environments, defensive cyber operations tools, and mission-specific software solutions supporting Air Force cyber workforce readiness.