Kimberly P Groves

Kimberly P. Groves serves as a Purchasing Agent responsible for managing the acquisition of specialized professional, scientific, and technical services critical to agency operations. Her role centers on ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while executing timely, cost-effective solicitations under the FAR. She handles a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning analytical instrumentation, educational services, and technical consulting, often coordinating with internal stakeholders to define technical requirements and evaluate vendor proposals. Her procurement activities support mission-critical functions through strategic sourcing and risk-managed contracting practices. While specific contractor relationships are not currently identifiable in available data, Groves maintains a vendor engagement model that emphasizes competitive bidding, clear performance metrics, and vendor accountability. She routinely engages with both large and small suppliers across technical service sectors, fostering transparent procurement processes that prioritize quality, delivery timelines, and regulatory adherence. Her approach reflects a structured, documentation-driven workflow aligned with best practices in federal acquisition. Groves demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 75.3% of her acquisitions conducted without set-asides. However, she actively supports small business participation, with 24.8% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate commitment to expanding market access for small businesses without compromising competition or mission needs. Her contracting patterns indicate a balanced approach—favoring broad competition while ensuring meaningful opportunities for qualified small firms. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), reflecting expertise in procuring precision scientific equipment. She also frequently acquires services under NAICS 611310 (colleges and universities) and 541990/541690 (professional and technical consulting), indicating deep engagement with research, testing, and analytical support services. Her technical domain expertise spans laboratory operations, educational program support, and specialized consulting, making her a key liaison between technical requirements and contract execution in science-driven environments.