Kimberly O'Neill

Kimberly O'Neill serves as a Contract Specialist within the Science and Technology Acquisition Division of the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Procurement Operations, where she plays a pivotal role in securing cutting-edge scientific, technical, and engineering capabilities critical to national security. She manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions—including research and development, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced detection systems—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the division’s mission to enhance homeland defense through innovation. Her work directly supports the development of next-generation technologies in physical sciences, engineering, and life sciences. O’Neill maintains strategic relationships with major technology providers, most notably Microsoft Corporation, partnering with industry leaders to deliver scalable, secure, and interoperable solutions for federal mission systems. She engages with a diverse ecosystem of vendors, from large-scale enterprise contractors to specialized small businesses, fostering collaborative procurement models that emphasize technical excellence, rapid prototyping, and agile delivery methods. Her contracting approach prioritizes performance-based outcomes and risk-mitigated acquisition strategies tailored to high-stakes R&D environments. Her procurement portfolio reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with nearly 50% of contracts awarded without set-asides and over 42% designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. A smaller but consistent portion—7.1%—is reserved for HUBZone-certified firms, demonstrating her active support for economically disadvantaged geographic areas. She consistently integrates small business participation into complex technical acquisitions without compromising mission requirements. O’Neill’s primary NAICS focus areas include professional scientific and technical services, biotechnology research and development, and specialized engineering support services. She frequently procures advanced analytical tools, environmental control systems for secure facilities, and R&D services in life sciences, with particular emphasis on detection technologies and infrastructure resilience. Her expertise lies at the intersection of scientific innovation and federal acquisition policy, enabling the delivery of mission-critical capabilities through disciplined, compliant, and forward-looking contracting practices.