Kimberlymae L. Wood

Kimberlymae L. Wood serves as a Contracting Officer within the FA7000 10 Cons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, where she manages the acquisition of precision instrumentation, laboratory equipment, and specialized technical systems critical to aerospace research and cadet training at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Her portfolio supports facility modernization and operational readiness through the procurement of high-accuracy measuring devices, analytical tools, and mission-critical infrastructure components. She plays a pivotal role in aligning contracting actions with strategic priorities to sustain cutting-edge scientific capabilities across academic and technical training environments. Wood maintains consistent relationships with a select group of specialized vendors, including SAWASAWA LLC, BERNARD CAP, LLC, TEAL DRONES INC, BRANSCOME OPERATING, LLC, and LAVISION, INC. These partnerships reflect a focus on niche providers of advanced technical equipment, unmanned systems, and laboratory instrumentation. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical fidelity and vendor reliability, often selecting firms with proven expertise in aerospace-grade hardware and calibrated measurement systems, fostering long-term collaboration grounded in performance and compliance. A strong advocate for small business participation, Wood consistently structures procurements with a 66.7% total small business set-aside rate under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. While no set-aside is applied in one-third of actions, the majority of her awards prioritize small business eligibility, ensuring broad vendor engagement and fostering innovation from emerging technical suppliers. Her procurement focus centers on five NAICS categories—423210, 561720, 423850, 423330, and 332410—reflecting a diverse yet targeted acquisition profile spanning service equipment, janitorial supplies, roofing and insulation materials, and power boiler systems. Despite the breadth, her work is unified by a technical mission: sustaining the physical and operational infrastructure necessary for advanced aerospace education and research at the Academy.