Kimberly DiBartolomeo

Kimberly DiBartolomeo serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NAVSURFWARCEN PHIL), where she plays a critical role in executing complex procurement actions for mission-critical naval systems. She manages the acquisition lifecycle for engineering, electronic, and mechanical systems essential to the sustainment and modernization of surface ship platforms, including propulsion, damage control, ballast, and industrial control infrastructure. Her work directly supports the Navy’s operational readiness by ensuring timely delivery of technically sophisticated hardware and integration services under FAR and DFARS guidelines, with a focus on competitive, performance-based contracting strategies. DiBartolomeo maintains longstanding relationships with key industry partners including Fairbanks Morse, LLC, Leidos, Inc., Rolls-Royce Corporation, G.S.E. Dynamics, Inc., and Kampi Components Co. Inc., reflecting a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in marine engineering, power systems, and shipboard integration. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor, risk mitigation, and performance accountability, fostering collaborative partnerships with contractors capable of delivering high-reliability components and systems under stringent naval specifications. Her procurement portfolio reflects a strong emphasis on open competition, with 77.8% of awards issued without set-aside, while still maintaining a meaningful commitment to small business participation—18.5% of awards are total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and 3.7% are 8(a) competed. She consistently prioritizes socioeconomic compliance, ensuring small businesses have equitable access to opportunities within the naval industrial base. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 335911 (Electrical Equipment Manufacturing), 333618 (Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing), and 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), underscoring her specialization in procuring marine propulsion systems, industrial control components, and mechanical subsystems for naval vessels. She regularly handles acquisitions involving custom-engineered valves, piping systems, and maintenance services critical to shipboard operational integrity.