Kimberly Hill

Kimberly Hill supports the procurement mission of NASA Glenn Research Center by managing complex acquisitions in advanced aerospace technologies and mission-critical systems development. Though her official title is not specified, her procurement activities are central to advancing the Center’s focus on next-generation propulsion, power systems, and extreme-environment materials. She handles a diverse portfolio of research and engineering contracts, primarily in technical domains requiring specialized aerospace expertise, including thermal-fluid systems, fission surface power components, and high-efficiency instrumentation. Her work ensures that NASA’s strategic goals in lunar and planetary exploration are supported by timely, compliant, and technically sound contracting actions. Her primary contractor relationships include Troy Sierra JV LLC, Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, and Electronic Fluorocarbons, LLC—vendors with proven capabilities in aerospace systems integration, advanced materials, and specialized fluid handling. These partnerships reflect a pattern of engaging established niche providers with deep technical credentials in propulsion and thermal management. Hill consistently collaborates with contractors capable of delivering high-reliability, flight-qualified components under stringent NASA standards, favoring vendors with prior experience in extreme-environment engineering and space-qualified manufacturing. Her contracting approach reflects a balanced commitment to small business participation, with approximately one-third of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, her consistent use of small business set-asides demonstrates active support for qualified small firms with specialized technical capabilities in aerospace engineering and specialty trade services. This pattern aligns with NASA’s broader socioeconomic goals while maintaining mission-critical performance standards. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 541715 (R&D in physical and engineering sciences), 541330 (engineering services), and 238990 (specialty trade contractors), underscoring her expertise in securing research-driven solutions, systems engineering support, and specialized installation services critical to NASA’s propulsion and power initiatives. She consistently procures services and products requiring advanced materials science, thermal control systems, and precision aerospace instrumentation.