Kimberly Johnson

Kimberly Johnson serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA8823 Sustainment MCPNT SSC/PKL under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in managing the acquisition lifecycle for critical aerospace and space-based sustainment programs. She specializes in procuring research, development, and engineering services essential to maintaining the operational readiness of guided missile systems, satellite communications platforms, and global positioning infrastructure. Her work ensures the timely delivery of technical solutions that support national defense priorities, with a focus on complex, high-stakes procurements requiring rigorous technical evaluation and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Kimberly collaborates with a diverse array of defense contractors and engineering firms specializing in systems integration, signal processing, and space domain awareness. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with Tier 1 defense primes and mid-tier technical service providers capable of delivering mission-critical R&D capabilities under tight operational timelines. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and strict adherence to technical specifications, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in reliability and innovation. Her procurement activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations. This indicates a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic categorization, aligning with the mission’s need for specialized, non-commoditized expertise. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her portfolio, she remains compliant with all applicable socioeconomic requirements and evaluates vendors based on technical proficiency and past performance. Kimberly’s primary focus lies in NAICS 541712—Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences—where she procures advanced engineering services for aerospace systems sustainment. Her acquisitions frequently involve signal integrity analysis, radiation-hardened electronics, telemetry system modernization, and command and control software development. She possesses deep domain expertise in space and missile systems lifecycle support, ensuring that procurement decisions directly enable mission-critical capabilities for the U.S. Air Force’s space and missile enterprise.