Kimberly Turner

Kimberly Turner serves as a Contract Specialist within the U.S. Forest Service, supporting the agency’s mission to sustain national forest ecosystems through strategic procurement of critical operational and technical resources. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions aligned with ecological stewardship, wildfire response, and land management operations, with a focus on procurement under FAR Part 13 and Part 15 procedures. Her work ensures timely delivery of equipment, services, and logistics support essential to field operations, including aerial firefighting, vehicle maintenance, and ecological monitoring systems. Turner operates within a high-stakes, mission-critical environment where procurement decisions directly impact resource protection and public safety. She maintains longstanding relationships with key contractors including Perimeter Solutions LP, Management & Engineering Technologies International Inc., Helicopter Transport Services, LLC, Aero-Flite, Inc., and Helicopter Express LLC. These partnerships primarily support aviation services, environmental consulting, and specialized vehicle systems critical to forest management. Turner fosters collaborative, performance-driven vendor relationships, emphasizing reliability, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness in high-risk environments. Her contracting approach prioritizes mission alignment and contractor capacity to deliver under demanding field conditions. Turner’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 80% of awards issued without set-asides. However, she consistently supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both efficiency and socioeconomic goals. While not heavily reliant on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, she ensures small businesses have equitable access to opportunities aligned with their technical capabilities in logistics and environmental services. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336120 (Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing) and 336211 (Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing), reflecting demand for rugged, off-road vehicles used in remote terrain. She also procures specialized equipment under 336320 (Electrical/Electronic Systems) and 541618 (Management Consulting Services), supporting fleet modernization and operational planning. Her expertise spans vehicle integration, aerial support logistics, and ecological service contracting, positioning her at the intersection of defense-grade procurement and environmental operations.