Dawn M McCurdy

Dawn M. McCurdy is a procurement professional dedicated to acquiring specialized aerospace and precision manufacturing components critical to national defense and industrial systems. She manages complex acquisitions under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, focusing on technical products requiring stringent engineering compliance and supply chain reliability. Her portfolio centers on high-precision parts and auxiliary equipment used in aircraft systems, cutting tools, and industrial measurement devices, ensuring the agency maintains operational readiness through reliable, certified suppliers. McCurdy’s work supports mission-critical infrastructure by aligning procurement strategy with technical specifications and quality assurance standards. Her contractor relationships span established manufacturers of aircraft subsystems and niche suppliers of machine tool accessories and sealing devices. She engages with both large-tier defense contractors and specialized small businesses capable of meeting exacting technical requirements, fostering partnerships that balance scale with innovation. McCurdy prioritizes vendors with robust quality management systems, AS9100 certification, and demonstrated capacity for low-volume, high-accuracy production runs, ensuring supply chain resilience and technical fidelity. She exhibits a balanced commitment to socioeconomic contracting, awarding approximately half of her contracts as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, while the remainder remain open to all competitors. This approach reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate capable small manufacturers without compromising access to broader market capabilities. Her contracting patterns consistently support small businesses with relevant NAICS expertise, reinforcing the agency’s mandate to promote competitive, diverse supplier bases. McCurdy’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413, encompassing other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment, with secondary emphasis on cutting tool accessories, gaskets and seals, and precision measuring instruments. Her technical domain expertise includes aerospace-grade materials, tolerance-sensitive components, and electro-mechanical test instrumentation, requiring deep familiarity with military specifications and industrial standards. She ensures acquisitions align with technical performance requirements while maintaining compliance with federal procurement integrity and competition principles.