Kimberly S. Hitchcock

Kimberly S. Hitchcock serves as a primary Contracting Officer, responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle and ensuring the effective procurement of goods and services to support the agency's mission. In this role, she oversees the solicitation and award process, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and agency-specific requirements. Regarding set-aside preferences, there is a strong emphasis on small business participation. A significant portion of procurement activity is directed toward Total Small Business Set-Asides and HUBZone Set-Asides, both of which represent a substantial share of the contracting patterns. Additionally, the procurement strategy includes 8(a) competed awards and 100% small business set-asides, reflecting a commitment to diversifying the vendor base through socioeconomic programs. The primary industry focus is centered on construction and manufacturing. The most prominent procurement activity occurs within Commercial and Institutional Building Construction and Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction. Technical domain expertise also extends to specialized manufacturing, including welding and soldering equipment, apparel accessories, and small arms and ordnance accessories.