Kimberly F. Waddleton

Kimberly F. Waddleton serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement validation and market research through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning contracting actions with agency mission objectives. Her portfolio primarily consists of professional services and technical systems acquisitions, with a strong emphasis on engineering services and advanced instrumentation manufacturing. Waddleton ensures that all procurements adhere to competitive bidding standards, FAR compliance, and sound risk management practices, contributing directly to the agency’s mission of acquiring high-quality, mission-critical capabilities in a timely and efficient manner. Waddleton engages with a diverse range of contractors, primarily those specializing in engineering design, systems integration, and advanced manufacturing. While no single vendor dominates her award portfolio, she consistently works with firms possessing relevant technical certifications and proven performance histories in aerospace, navigation, and instrumentation domains. Her contracting approach emphasizes transparency, fair competition, and vendor accountability, fostering long-term partnerships built on technical excellence and regulatory compliance. Waddleton’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions. This indicates a focus on selecting the most technically capable and cost-effective solutions regardless of business size or socioeconomic status, rather than prioritizing designated small business programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. Her approach underscores a mission-driven commitment to obtaining optimal outcomes through open market engagement. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) and 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing). She routinely acquires technical services including systems design, test and evaluation, and specialized instrumentation, often supporting defense, aerospace, or scientific research applications. Her expertise lies in complex technical requirements involving precision equipment, sensor systems, and engineering analysis, requiring deep domain knowledge and rigorous source selection methodologies.