Kimberly Szczepkowicz-Yosua

Kimberly Szczepkowicz-Yosua serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing federal acquisitions within the perishable prepared food manufacturing sector. She plays a critical role in ensuring the agency’s procurement activities align with federal acquisition regulations, particularly in sourcing ready-to-eat and perishable food products that meet stringent safety, nutritional, and logistical standards. Her portfolio primarily consists of firm-fixed-price and time-and-materials contracts, often involving complex supply chain requirements and cold-chain logistics. Kimberly’s work directly supports mission-critical feeding programs requiring consistent, high-quality food delivery under strict regulatory oversight. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly enumerated, Kimberly maintains a balanced procurement approach that engages both large-scale food manufacturers and small business vendors. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to foster competitive bidding while ensuring compliance with quality control and food safety protocols. She collaborates with vendors capable of scaling production to meet fluctuating demand while adhering to USDA and FDA standards, cultivating long-term partnerships with suppliers who demonstrate reliability, traceability, and operational resilience. Kimberly demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with half of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This consistent preference underscores her dedication to expanding opportunities for small businesses in the federal food supply chain. Her set-aside strategy prioritizes broad-based small business participation, including WOSB, HUBZone, and SDVOSB firms, without favoring any single program—reflecting a balanced, inclusive approach to socioeconomic contracting. Her primary technical focus is on NAICS 311991, Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing, where she specializes in procuring ready-to-serve meals, refrigerated entrees, and other temperature-sensitive food items. Her expertise lies in evaluating production capabilities, shelf-life controls, packaging integrity, and distribution logistics for perishable goods, making her a key steward of food security and nutritional standards in federal procurement.