Kimberly DiBartolomeo

Kimberly DiBartolomeo serves as a key procurement lead within the W2SD Endist Philadelphia office of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, managing complex civil infrastructure and maritime engineering acquisitions critical to national defense readiness. She oversees the solicitation and award of contracts for large-scale dredging, coastal resilience projects, port modernization, and navigational infrastructure, ensuring alignment with the Army’s strategic mission to sustain vital waterways and military installations. Her procurement portfolio centers on heavy civil engineering services requiring specialized technical expertise, environmental compliance, and long-term project execution capabilities. She maintains enduring relationships with top-tier contractors including Boh Environmental, L.L.C., CONRAD SHIPYARD, L.L.C., HDR ARCHITECTURE, INC., BUCHART HORN INC, and NORFOLK DREDGING COMPANY, reflecting a preference for established firms with proven experience in marine construction, hydraulic engineering, and navigation system support. These partnerships are characterized by repeat engagements, performance-based contracting, and collaborative pre-solicitation outreach to ensure technical feasibility and regulatory alignment. DiBartolomeo demonstrates a balanced approach to socioeconomic contracting, with 40% of her acquisitions set aside for total small business participation under FAR 19.5, while 60% remain open to all competitors. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to fostering small business involvement without compromising project complexity or mission criticality, consistently prioritizing qualified small firms in engineering, environmental remediation, and marine services. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), encompassing dredging, bulkhead construction, and shoreline stabilization, with a secondary emphasis on NAICS 488330 (Navigational Services to Shipping), including buoy maintenance, channel surveying, and harbor clearance. Her technical domain expertise spans hydrographic engineering, federal environmental permitting, and Army Corps of Engineers design standards, ensuring acquisitions meet rigorous engineering and operational requirements.