Kimberly E. Jimenez

Kimberly E. Jimenez serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, where she plays a critical role in executing procurements that advance naval warfare capabilities in sensors, communications, navigation, and electronic systems. She manages the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and administration—ensuring alignment with Department of the Navy strategic priorities in fleet readiness and undersea dominance. Her acquisitions primarily support the development, integration, and sustainment of advanced signal processing, sonar, radar, and precision instrumentation systems for surface ships and maritime platforms, requiring deep technical understanding and strict compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Kimberly regularly collaborates with a core group of established contractors including Cynergy Professional Systems LLC, Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Science Applications International Corporation, The Whiskey Project Group USA LLC, and Washington Office Interiors LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in defense electronics, systems engineering, and specialized technical services. Her contracting patterns indicate consistent engagement with firms capable of delivering high-integrity, mission-critical hardware and software solutions under stringent naval specifications and security protocols. Her procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 86% of awards issued without set-asides, reflecting the technical complexity and limited vendor base in her domain. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation through targeted HUBZone and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-asides, each accounting for 4% of her awards, alongside a 6% total small business set-aside rate, demonstrating a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising mission requirements. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 334511 for search and navigation system manufacturing, 541330 for engineering services, and 334118 for computer peripheral equipment manufacturing. She routinely procures advanced electronic components, test and calibration services, and integrated sensor systems, requiring expertise in electromagnetic compatibility, signal integrity, and military-grade ruggedization standards.