Kimberly Kanash

Kimberly Kanash serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock (N00167), where she plays a critical role in executing complex acquisitions that support the development, testing, and evaluation of advanced maritime systems. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contract actions—from solicitation and source selection to award and administration—focusing on high-technical domains including hydrodynamic performance, signature management, propulsion systems, and sensor integration. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement outcomes with the Navy’s strategic objectives for naval superiority and underwater platform survivability. Kanash maintains established working relationships with key industry partners such as BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P., Goodrich Corp., Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, CB Design & Huitt Zollars Joint Venture, LLC, and Westmoreland Mechanical Testing & Research, Inc. These partnerships reflect a blend of large prime contractors and specialized engineering firms capable of delivering precision-manufactured components, advanced materials, and mission-critical test services. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical rigor, performance-based outcomes, and long-term vendor collaboration to meet the Navy’s demanding operational requirements. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with nearly half of her awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a strong preference for small business participation without reliance on specific socioeconomic programs like 8(a) or HUBZone. This reflects a strategic focus on capability over certification, prioritizing technical competence and capacity within the small business base. Kanash’s primary NAICS focus areas include 332710 (Machine Shops) and 334511 (Search, Detection, and Nautical System Manufacturing), underscoring her expertise in procuring precision-machined hardware, navigation and guidance systems, and specialized testing equipment. Her portfolio consistently supports the development of stealth technologies, underwater acoustics, and mechanical subsystems critical to surface and subsurface naval platforms.