Kimberly A. Coakley

Kimberly Coakley serves as the primary procurement lead for the Incident Support Section (ISS70) within the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Department of Homeland Security, where she manages mission-critical acquisitions to sustain emergency response and recovery operations. Her role centers on securing rapid-deployment services that ensure operational continuity during domestic disasters, with a focus on logistics, infrastructure support, and survivor assistance. She handles a diverse portfolio of contracts under FAR Part 13 and Part 15, often utilizing simplified acquisition procedures for urgent requirements while ensuring compliance with federal procurement standards and emergency response protocols. Coakley cultivates strategic partnerships with a broad spectrum of vendors, including specialized service providers in emergency medical transport, aviation logistics, and critical infrastructure support. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, her contracting patterns reflect a preference for agile, scalable vendors capable of operating in austere environments. She frequently engages firms with experience in rapid mobilization, field-based service delivery, and multi-jurisdictional coordination, fostering relationships that prioritize responsiveness, adaptability, and compliance with DHS security requirements. Her procurement strategy prioritizes broad market access, with 86.3% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides, reflecting the urgent and mission-critical nature of ISS70’s requirements. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation, with nearly 12% of awards directed toward Total Small Business and Women-Owned Small Business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising operational readiness. Coakley’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 621910 (Ambulance Services), 488119 (Other Airport Operations), and 481211 (Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation), underscoring her expertise in emergency medical transport, air mobility support, and logistics coordination for disaster response. She routinely procures services related to patient evacuation, aerial reconnaissance, field medical support, and infrastructure restoration, requiring deep technical knowledge of emergency operations, federal aviation regulations, and disaster recovery frameworks.