Kimberly Parker

Kimberly Parker serves as a Senior Contract Specialist within the U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC), where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that enhance the readiness, leadership, and tactical proficiency of elite special operations forces. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts centered on professional and management development training, specialized instructional programs, and mission-support equipment, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement outcomes with USASOC’s operational imperatives. Her work directly supports the command’s mission to sustain doctrinal excellence through targeted, high-impact contracting solutions. Kimberly maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, SOF LANDING LLC, TERRESTRIS, LLC, and STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS UNLIMITED, INC., all of which provide specialized services in training delivery, operational support, and niche technical solutions tailored to special operations requirements. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and long-term vendor partnerships, fostering collaboration with firms that demonstrate deep domain expertise in military instructional design, field equipment logistics, and mission-specific technical integration. Her procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately one-third of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate emphasis on enabling small business participation without compromising mission needs. While the majority of her contracts are open to all competitors, she actively leverages small business capabilities to drive innovation and responsiveness in high-stakes operational environments. Kimberly’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 339920 (Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing) and 611699 (All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction), reflecting her specialization in acquiring tactical training equipment and customized instructional programs. She also regularly procures specialized machinery leasing services under NAICS 532412 and technical maintenance services under NAICS 811219, underscoring her technical fluency across both physical and human capital domains critical to special operations readiness.