Anna McCarthy, PCO

Anna McCarthy serves as a key procurement lead within the FA8534 Aflcmc Wnkac, a critical unit under the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining and modernizing expeditionary airfield capabilities and mission-critical aviation infrastructure. She manages the acquisition of specialized equipment essential to rapid global airpower deployment, including industrial material handling systems and advanced wireless communications hardware. Her portfolio centers on field-deployable, ruggedized systems that support airfield operations in austere environments, ensuring operational readiness through timely and technically sound contracting actions. She operates within a high-tempo acquisition environment where speed, reliability, and interoperability are paramount. McCarthy maintains consistent working relationships with HYDRAULICS INTERNATIONAL, INC. and SELECTTECH SERVICES CORPORATION, both of which provide specialized engineering solutions for aircraft support systems and deployable logistics infrastructure. These partnerships reflect a preference for established industrial suppliers with proven capabilities in manufacturing mission-critical hardware under strict military specifications. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and supply chain resilience, favoring vendors with demonstrated experience in defense-grade fabrication and rapid field support. McCarthy’s procurement portfolio exhibits no set-aside preferences, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on technical capability and mission urgency over socioeconomic classifications, prioritizing the most qualified suppliers regardless of business size or certification status. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in her portfolio, all acquisitions adhere to full transparency and competitive fairness standards mandated by federal acquisition regulations. Her primary NAICS focus areas are 333924 for industrial truck and stacker machinery and 334220 for radio and wireless communications equipment manufacturing. She procures ruggedized material handling systems, air-transportable logistics platforms, and hardened communication arrays designed for expeditionary use. Her technical expertise lies in integrating mechanical, electrical, and RF systems that operate reliably under extreme environmental conditions, ensuring seamless support for global air operations.