Kimberly L. Carter

Kimberly L. Carter serves as a key procurement professional within the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), supporting the agency’s mission to secure the nation’s defense industrial base through personnel vetting and cybersecurity infrastructure protection. She manages acquisitions centered on advanced information technology services, with a focus on modernizing background investigation systems, digital identity verification, and secure access solutions. Her work ensures that cleared personnel and sensitive government networks are protected through compliant, high-integrity contracting practices aligned with national security standards. Carter routinely oversees complex, mission-critical contracts requiring stringent compliance with DoD cybersecurity frameworks and federal information processing standards. She maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized contractors including SWISH DATA CORPORATION, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, SPATHE SYSTEMS LLC, ROCKWOOD COMPANY LLC, and IDEMIA IDENTITY & SECURITY USA LLC. These partnerships are primarily technology-driven, involving cybersecurity platforms, biometric authentication systems, cloud-based vetting tools, and secure identity management solutions. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical proficiency, proven performance in classified environments, and adherence to NIST and FISMA requirements, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in reliability and compliance. Carter’s procurement portfolio reflects a strict preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside conditions. This indicates a deliberate focus on selecting the most technically capable providers regardless of socioeconomic status, prioritizing mission readiness and national security imperatives over socioeconomic contracting preferences. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in her portfolio, all vendors must meet rigorous security and performance benchmarks. Her primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), encompassing custom software development, systems integration, cybersecurity analytics, and secure identity services. She specializes in procuring advanced digital solutions that support personnel clearance workflows, insider threat detection, and secure credentialing platforms critical to protecting classified defense infrastructure.