Kimberly N Read

Kimberly N. Read serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA2823 AFTC PZIO, a critical unit of the Department of the Air Force responsible for advancing airborne and ground-based sensing, communication, and test instrumentation systems. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions for high-precision avionics, electronic warfare, and signal intelligence platforms, ensuring alignment with aerospace mission readiness objectives. Her work centers on procuring specialized test equipment, electromagnetic compatibility systems, and integrated measurement solutions that support the modernization of test and evaluation infrastructure. She collaborates closely with engineering and technical teams to translate operational requirements into compliant, performance-based contract statements of work. Kimberly maintains consistent procurement relationships with a focused group of contractors, including TOM HAMMONDS ENTERPRISES, LLC, STREET LEGAL INDUSTRIES, INC, SPEEGLE CONSTRUCTION, INC, DETECT INC, and THE CONTROLS COMPANY, LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for niche vendors with proven expertise in custom instrumentation, RF systems, and mission-critical hardware integration. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical specificity, rigorous compliance, and long-term vendor reliability over broad competition, fostering stable, performance-driven collaborations. Notably, Kimberly’s portfolio exhibits no set-aside preferences, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a mission-driven prioritization of technical capability and system interoperability over socioeconomic targeting, though she remains attentive to small business participation where it aligns with performance needs. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) and 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing), indicating a strong emphasis on precision electronic components, signal conditioning hardware, and embedded control systems. She also procures specialized medical-grade instrumentation and optical sensing devices, demonstrating cross-domain expertise in both defense and high-reliability commercial technologies.