Kimberly M. Hampel

Kimberly M. Hampel serves as a Contract Specialist within the Federal Acquisition Service’s AAS Region 5 at GSA, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that support federal IT modernization and communications infrastructure. Her work centers on procuring advanced information technology systems, custom software solutions, and mission-enabling services that enhance command, control, and intelligence capabilities for federal agencies. She manages the full lifecycle of complex contracts under FAR Part 15, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with strategic modernization goals. While specific contractor names are not publicly available, Kimberly consistently engages with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in IT services, including custom programming, web-based information platforms, and advertising and communications support. Her procurement patterns reflect a balanced approach to vendor partnerships, favoring both established systems integrators and agile small businesses capable of delivering innovative, mission-responsive solutions under performance-based contract structures. Kimberly demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 28% of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses, including equal emphasis on Total Small Business Set-Asides and Women-Owned Small Businesses. Though the majority of her contracts remain open to all competitors, her consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a deliberate strategy to broaden vendor participation and foster innovation through diverse supplier networks. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS codes 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), 541519 (Other Computer-Related Services), and 519290 (Web Search Portals and Information Services), reflecting deep expertise in software development, digital platform integration, and information management systems. She also regularly acquires advertising and communications services under 541810, indicating a broader mandate to support public-facing digital engagement and mission outreach. Her technical domain spans enterprise IT operations, cybersecurity-enabled communications, and user-centered digital services critical to federal mission readiness.