Kimberly G. Langford

Kimberly G. Langford serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements development through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supports the agency’s mission by securing specialized technical equipment and components essential to national defense and infrastructure systems. Her portfolio primarily encompasses complex procurements for aerospace, electronic instrumentation, and electrical systems, requiring deep technical understanding and meticulous contract documentation to meet stringent performance and quality standards. Langford cultivates relationships with a diverse range of contractors, including manufacturers of aircraft components, precision measurement instruments, and electronic subsystems. While no single vendor dominates her award profile, she consistently engages with both large prime contractors and small businesses capable of delivering high-reliability components under strict technical specifications. Her contracting approach emphasizes competitive bidding, clear statement of work development, and performance-based outcomes to ensure accountability and value. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong emphasis on open competition, with 71.4% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides, indicating a preference for broad market access. However, she actively supports small business participation, dedicating 28.6% of her awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both efficiency and socioeconomic goals. She does not appear to prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead favoring general small business eligibility. Langford’s technical focus centers on NAICS codes 336413 (other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment), 334515 (instrument manufacturing for electrical signals), and 334419 (other electronic component manufacturing), reflecting expertise in aerospace systems, sensor technologies, and precision electronics. She routinely procures mission-critical components such as avionics interfaces, test instrumentation, and motor-driven subsystems, requiring familiarity with MIL-STD and AS9100 quality standards. Her domain knowledge ensures acquisitions align with operational readiness and technical interoperability requirements.