Kimberly Dawn Smith

Kimberly Dawn Smith serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex procurement actions, from requirement validation and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in advancing her agency’s mission by ensuring compliant, efficient, and strategically aligned acquisitions that support national defense and scientific innovation. Her portfolio primarily consists of high-technical, mission-critical contracts requiring specialized expertise in engineering, aerospace systems, and advanced research and development services. Smith is known for her meticulous adherence to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines and her ability to navigate intricate technical specifications to secure capabilities that meet stringent operational requirements. While specific contractor names are not available, Smith’s procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with prime contractors possessing deep domain expertise in aerospace systems, avionics, and physical sciences R&D. She fosters collaborative relationships with vendors capable of delivering high-assurance, low-volume, and highly customized solutions, often requiring rigorous technical validation and compliance with defense or federal research standards. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and robust source selection criteria tailored to technical merit and past performance. Smith’s acquisition strategy reflects a strong preference for unrestricted competition, with 100% of her awards issued under the “No Set-Aside” category. This indicates a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic preferences, prioritizing mission-critical performance and industry-wide competition to ensure access to the most qualified and innovative providers. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541712 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences), NAICS 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), and NAICS 334511 (Aeronautical and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing). She routinely procures advanced sensors, flight control systems, radar technologies, and scientific research services, demonstrating deep familiarity with defense aerospace and applied R&D domains.