Kimberly Vietti

Kimberly Vietti supports the procurement mission of NASA Langley Research Center by managing complex acquisitions that advance aeronautics and space exploration technologies. She oversees contract actions aligned with the Center’s core R&D priorities, including hypersonics, advanced materials, spacecraft instrumentation, and remote sensing systems. Her portfolio encompasses engineering services, specialized manufacturing, and technical support contracts critical to developing next-generation aerospace vehicles and mission-critical space systems. Vietti works closely with research teams to translate technical requirements into compliant, performance-based solicitations under FAR and NASA FAR Supplement guidelines, ensuring acquisitions align with strategic agency goals. Her primary contractor relationships include Jackson Bond Enterprises, LLC, for specialized engineering and fabrication services; the University of Utah, for fundamental and applied research in physical sciences; and Roche Diagnostics Corporation, indicating engagement with advanced instrumentation and sensor technologies adapted for aerospace environments. These partnerships reflect a blend of academic collaboration, small business innovation, and commercial off-the-shelf integration, demonstrating a balanced approach to sourcing both proprietary and scalable solutions. Vietti’s contracting patterns show a strong preference for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, accounting for 40% of her awards, while 60% remain open to all competitors. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster innovation through small business participation without compromising access to specialized technical capabilities. Her approach supports socioeconomic objectives by consistently engaging qualified small businesses in high-impact technical domains. Her primary NAICS focus areas—333517 (Machine Tool Manufacturing) and 541715 (R&D in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences)—reveal deep specialization in precision manufacturing of aerospace components and contract research supporting flight systems development. She also procures electrical installation services (238210) to support facility modernization for experimental test environments. Vietti’s expertise lies at the intersection of advanced engineering, laboratory-scale prototyping, and mission-enabling infrastructure, ensuring acquisitions directly enable NASA Langley’s pioneering research objectives.