Kimberly L. Fields

Kimberly L. Fields serves as a Contract Specialist at Norfolk Naval Shipyard Gf, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to maintain and modernize critical naval vessels through expert procurement of industrial and technical services. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of acquisition actions, from requirements validation and market research to contract award and administration, ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, and naval-specific regulations. Her portfolio is focused on mission-critical engineering and software solutions that sustain fleet readiness, with an emphasis on custom programming and systems integration supporting shipyard operations and maintenance workflows. Kimberly maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including G I INDUSTRIAL-MARINE, LLC, OWL INTERNATIONAL INC., AMEE BAY, LLC, ORBIS SIBRO INC, and MID ATLANTIC ENGINEERING TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in marine industrial support, technical services, and specialized software development tailored to naval maintenance environments. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and long-term vendor reliability over transactional engagements. Her procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to small business participation, with approximately half of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, aligning with Navy socioeconomic goals. She actively facilitates opportunities for small businesses to compete for technical contracts without reliance on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB-specific set-asides, demonstrating a preference for broad-based small business inclusion within the technical services domain. Kimberly’s primary focus is on NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), where she procures bespoke software solutions for maintenance scheduling, machinery diagnostics, and digital work order systems critical to shipyard efficiency. Her technical expertise lies in acquiring software that integrates with legacy naval systems, supports real-time data capture, and enhances predictive maintenance capabilities—ensuring digital modernization aligns with operational readiness requirements.