Kimberly Leezer Himes

Kimberly Leezer Himes serves as a Contract Specialist within the National Continuity SECTION (CON50) under the Federal Emergency Management Agency at the Department of Homeland Security. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions critical to sustaining national continuity of operations during emergencies. Her responsibilities include developing solicitation documents, conducting market research, evaluating proposals, and administering contracts for technical support services that ensure resilient communication systems and secure infrastructure. She plays a pivotal role in aligning acquisition strategies with the agency’s mission to maintain redundant, secure, and interoperable emergency response capabilities under high-stakes operational conditions. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Kimberly consistently engages with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in facilities support and security systems services. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and risk mitigation, fostering collaborative relationships with both large-capability firms and small business partners capable of delivering mission-critical technical solutions under stringent security and compliance requirements. Kimberly demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with equal emphasis on 8(a) competed set-asides and open competitions without set-asides. Her portfolio reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize small business participation, particularly through 8(a) certified firms, while maintaining flexibility to ensure mission readiness. This balanced approach supports equitable opportunity while preserving access to specialized expertise necessary for national continuity operations. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561210 (Facilities Support Services) and 561621 (Security Systems Services), encompassing the acquisition of physical and cyber-enabled infrastructure support, access control systems, surveillance technologies, and emergency operations center maintenance. She specializes in procuring integrated security and facilities solutions that meet DHS cybersecurity standards and continuity of government requirements, demonstrating deep technical understanding of secure facility operations and emergency response system integration.