Kimberly Schwinn

Kimberly Schwinn serves as an Administrative Management Specialist within Federal Prison Industries (Unicor), a U.S. Department of Justice component dedicated to providing vocational training and meaningful employment to incarcerated individuals through industrial production. In this role, she supports the acquisition of manufactured goods and technical components essential to federal agency operations, ensuring compliance with statutory mandates that prioritize inmate workforce development and cost-effective procurement. Her responsibilities include managing solicitations, evaluating vendor proposals, and administering contracts for a diverse range of industrial and electronic products, all aligned with Unicor’s mission to foster rehabilitation through industry. Schwinn maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including VETERANS RANGE SOLUTIONS, LLC, KRUEGER INTERNATIONAL, INC., and BLIND INDUSTRIES AND SERVICES OF MARYLAND, many of which are mission-aligned organizations serving veterans or individuals with disabilities. Her procurement patterns reflect collaboration with vendors capable of scaling production to meet federal demand while adhering to strict quality and labor standards. These partnerships are often long-term and rooted in shared commitments to social impact and operational reliability. Her contracting approach demonstrates a strong preference for Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately half of her awards designated for small businesses, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity. While the majority of contracts are unrestricted, she also actively supports Women-Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business programs, aligning with broader federal socioeconomic goals. Schwinn’s technical focus centers on electronic manufacturing, particularly under NAICS 334417 (Electronic Connector Manufacturing) and 335931 (Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing), with additional activity in semiconductor production and ophthalmic goods. Her expertise lies in procuring precision-engineered components used in federal infrastructure, defense, and healthcare systems, requiring deep familiarity with industrial specifications, supply chain resilience, and quality assurance protocols for high-reliability applications.