Kyle Epperson

Kyle G. Epperson serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions in support of national defense and aerospace systems. He plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while facilitating timely and cost-effective procurement of mission-critical technologies. His portfolio primarily encompasses engineering services, custom software development, and specialized manufacturing of aeronautical and navigation systems, requiring deep technical understanding and rigorous contract administration. Epperson’s work directly supports the agency’s operational readiness by securing innovative solutions that meet stringent performance and security standards. Epperson cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse range of vendors, including prime contractors in aerospace engineering and defense technology sectors, as well as small businesses offering niche capabilities in avionics and software integration. His contracting approach emphasizes transparency, competitive bidding, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term partnerships with firms capable of delivering high-reliability systems under tight technical constraints. He frequently engages with contractors possessing ITAR and DFARS compliance credentials, ensuring supply chain integrity and national security alignment. Epperson’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 88.9% of his awards issued without set-aside restrictions. However, he consistently leverages the Total Small Business Set-Aside authority under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small businesses in high-technology markets. While he does not prioritize specific socioeconomic categories like 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, his use of small business set-asides supports broader goals of market diversity and innovation infusion from agile, specialized vendors. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334511 for navigation and guidance systems, 336413 for aircraft component manufacturing, and 541330 and 541511 for engineering and custom computer programming services. This technical specialization enables him to effectively evaluate complex proposals involving avionics integration, embedded systems, and mission-critical software development, positioning him as a key steward of advanced technology acquisitions in the aerospace and defense domain.