Kimberly Garrett

Kimberly Garrett serves as a Contracting Officer within the W6QK Acc-rsa organization under the Department of the Army, where she leads the acquisition of mission-critical aerospace and missile defense systems essential to the U.S. Army’s aerial superiority and air defense modernization efforts. She manages full lifecycle procurements for complex defense platforms, including guided missile systems, avionics upgrades, propulsion components, and sensor integration for platforms such as the UH-60 Black Hawk and AH-64 Apache. Her portfolio centers on high-stakes, technologically advanced acquisitions that directly support national security objectives, requiring deep technical understanding and rigorous compliance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements. Garrett maintains strategic, long-term contracting relationships with prime contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation and Alaska Aerospace Corp., partnering with industry leaders capable of delivering cutting-edge aerospace and missile defense solutions. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, systems integration, and technical risk mitigation, often involving complex contract types such as cost-plus-incentive-fee and fixed-price-incentive-firm contracts. She works closely with engineering and program management teams to ensure contractor deliverables align with operational requirements and sustainment timelines. Garrett’s acquisition portfolio reflects a 100% preference for non-set-aside contracts, indicating a focus on full and open competition for mission-critical capabilities requiring specialized technical expertise and industrial base capacity. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through socioeconomic set-asides, her contracting actions remain compliant with all applicable small business outreach and subcontracting plan requirements. Her primary technical focus lies within NAICS 336414—Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing—where she procures advanced ordnance systems, guidance and control subsystems, launch platforms, and associated test and support equipment. She possesses specialized expertise in missile defense architecture, propulsion systems, and integrated avionics, ensuring acquisitions meet stringent military specifications and operational readiness standards.