Duana Cloyd

Duana Cloyd serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support Mechanism (NAVSUP WSS Mech, N00104), supporting the operational readiness of U.S. Navy weapon systems through the acquisition of mission-critical mechanical, electrical, and electronic components. She manages complex contracting actions for high-reliability machinery, precision valve assemblies, circuit board subsystems, and industrial control instrumentation essential to the maintenance and modernization of naval platforms. Her work ensures the timely delivery of components that sustain the performance of advanced naval systems, with a focus on technical specifications requiring rigorous military standards and quality assurance protocols. Cloyd maintains consistent procurement relationships with industry leaders such as Raytheon Company and AMD International Technologies LLC, partnering primarily with established defense contractors capable of meeting stringent DoD certification and supply chain integrity requirements. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for proven vendors with demonstrated expertise in producing high-integrity mechanical and electronic subsystems, often under long-term blanket purchase agreements or indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts. These partnerships are characterized by technical collaboration and adherence to defense-specific quality control frameworks. Her procurement portfolio exhibits a strong emphasis on open competition, with 98.2% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, reflecting a mission-driven focus on capability and reliability over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is minimal at 1.8%, it aligns with the agency’s technical needs, where specialized manufacturing capabilities are often concentrated among large, experienced defense contractors. Cloyd’s primary NAICS focus includes 333998 for miscellaneous machinery, 332919 for metal valve and pipe fittings, and 332722 for fasteners and hardware, underscoring her technical expertise in mechanical subsystems critical to fluid control, structural integrity, and system integration. She also oversees acquisitions in switchgear manufacturing (335313) and industrial instrumentation (334513), demonstrating deep familiarity with control systems and electronic components vital to naval weapon system functionality.