Kimberly S. McGough

Kimberly S. McGough serves as Contract Manager for FA8823 Sustainment MCPNT SSC/PKL within the Department of the Air Force, where she leads the acquisition and lifecycle management of critical aerospace and space-based sustainment programs. Her role centers on ensuring the operational readiness of guided missile systems, satellite communications platforms, and global positioning infrastructure through strategic contract execution. She manages a diverse portfolio of technical services and engineering solutions, primarily overseeing sole-source and competitive procurements under FAR and DFARS frameworks. McGough plays a pivotal role in aligning acquisition strategy with the agency’s mission to modernize and sustain national defense space and missile capabilities. McGough collaborates with a broad spectrum of defense contractors specializing in systems engineering, satellite telecommunications, and missile sustainment. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with Tier 1 aerospace primes, mid-tier engineering firms, and niche technical consultants with proven expertise in space systems integration and command and control architecture. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-based agreements that emphasize technical innovation, reliability, and mission-critical support. McGough’s procurement strategy reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions classified as “No Set-Aside.” This approach prioritizes technical merit and mission readiness over socioeconomic set-asides, though she maintains compliance with all federal small business regulations. Her contracting patterns indicate a focus on capability over certification, ensuring that the most qualified vendors—regardless of size or status—are selected based on technical proficiency and past performance. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) and 541712 (Research and Development), with significant activity in 517410 (Satellite Telecommunications) and 336414 (Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing). She routinely procures advanced systems engineering, signal processing, space vehicle sustainment, and mission assurance services, demonstrating deep expertise in space architecture, missile telemetry, and secure satellite communications infrastructure.