Kimberly V. Dunn

Kimberly V. Dunn serves as a key procurement lead within the Commander (M00264) under the Department of the Navy, driving the acquisition of mission-critical systems that sustain and modernize naval warfighting capabilities. She oversees contracts for advanced sensor, communication, and armored vehicle technologies, with a strong emphasis on cyber-enabled command and control architectures and tactical computing environments. Her portfolio centers on ensuring operational readiness through integrated systems engineering and rapid prototyping of next-generation defense platforms, aligning closely with the agency’s priority to enhance real-time decision-making and battlefield interoperability. Dunn maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized contractors, including Goldbelt Hawk L.L.C., Alex-Alternative Experts, LLC, Tnda Technologies Inc., BC Market Solutions LLC, and Biospace, Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for niche technical providers with expertise in explosives manufacturing, ammunition systems, and defense-grade software services. Her contracting approach emphasizes proven performance in high-stakes, low-margin environments, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in technical reliability and compliance with military specifications. Her procurement strategy is overwhelmingly focused on open competition, with 90% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, reflecting a mission-first orientation toward speed and capability. However, she maintains a deliberate 10% commitment to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring opportunities for qualified small firms to contribute to critical defense capabilities without compromising operational urgency. Dunn’s primary NAICS focus spans ammunition manufacturing (332992, 332993), explosives production (325920), and advanced systems engineering (334511, 541519), underscoring deep expertise in ordnance logistics, sensor integration, and mission-critical IT services. She routinely procures small arms and non-small arms ammunition, precision guidance components, and secure tactical computing solutions, demonstrating specialized knowledge in defense supply chain resilience and dual-use technology integration.