Kimberly Tran

Kimberly Tran serves as a Contract Specialist within the IBC Acquisition Services Directorate (140D04) of the Department of the Interior’s Departmental Offices, where she plays a pivotal role in executing specialized procurements that support federal land management and resource stewardship. She manages the acquisition of professional and technical services critical to real estate valuation, aviation logistics, scientific research, and systems design, ensuring alignment with the agency’s mission to sustain public trust assets through compliant, efficient contracting. Her portfolio emphasizes service-based contracts requiring high levels of technical expertise and operational precision, often involving complex performance requirements and mission-critical deliverables. Tran maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Phoenix Air Group, Inc., Papillon Airways Inc., Mathemtica Inc., Brainerd Helicopters, Inc., and HMC Helicopter Service LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on aviation support, data analytics, and technical consulting services essential to federal land operations. Her contracting approach prioritizes reliability, regulatory compliance, and mission readiness, fostering long-term vendor collaborations grounded in performance-based outcomes and clear statement of work definitions. A strong advocate for socioeconomic equity in federal contracting, Tran consistently structures solicitations to maximize participation by small businesses, with 50% of her acquisitions designated as Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides and an additional 50% reserved under the Total Small Business Set-Aside authority (FAR 19.5). This deliberate strategy ensures meaningful opportunities for qualified small firms while reinforcing the agency’s commitment to inclusive economic growth and veteran employment. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers) and 561210 (Facilities Support Services), reflecting expertise in acquiring custom software solutions, geospatial analytics, and integrated facility management support. These categories underscore her technical domain knowledge in digital systems design and operational logistics, enabling the agency to modernize infrastructure and enhance data-driven decision-making across its land management portfolio.