Kimberly Rheaume

Kimberly Rheaume serves as a Contract Specialist at the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), where she plays a critical role in executing complex acquisitions for advanced missile defense systems and supporting technologies. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts—from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations while aligning procurements with MDA’s strategic mission of layered missile defense. Her portfolio primarily includes research and development contracts for sensor modernization, guidance systems, and interception technologies, often involving high-technology engineering and systems integration efforts critical to national security. Rheaume maintains longstanding procurement relationships with prime contractors including Lockheed Martin Corp and Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, which serve as key partners in developing and integrating midcourse and terminal-phase defense capabilities. She also regularly collaborates with Jacobs Technology Inc. for technical support and systems engineering services. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established defense industry primes with proven track records in missile defense systems, while maintaining rigorous oversight of performance, technical compliance, and contract deliverables. While the majority of her acquisitions are conducted under full and open competition, Rheaume consistently allocates approximately 20% of her portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding small business participation in high-technology defense programs. She actively seeks qualified small businesses capable of supporting specialized engineering and technical services, though she does not frequently utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides. Her primary NAICS focus is on 541712 (Research and Development in Physical and Engineering Sciences), reflecting her specialization in advanced defense R&D. She also procures industrial gas systems, security services, and audio/video equipment for test and evaluation environments. Rheaume’s expertise lies at the intersection of defense systems engineering and acquisition policy, ensuring that technical innovation is delivered through compliant, efficient, and mission-critical contracts.