Glenna J. Paulson

Glenna J. Paulson serves as a Contracting Officer for the Virginia Contracting Activity (HHM402), a critical procurement arm of the Defense Intelligence Agency under the Department of Defense. In this role, she manages the acquisition of mission-critical technical services that support classified intelligence operations, including systems design, data exploitation, and real-time analytical platforms. Her portfolio centers on research and development in physical and engineering sciences, custom software development, and operational support services essential to national security missions. Paulson ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the agency’s strategic priorities in intelligence modernization and cyber-enabled operations. Paulson maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse range of contractors specializing in intelligence support services, though no single vendor dominates her award profile. She routinely engages with small businesses and mid-tier firms capable of delivering secure, agile, and tailored solutions for high-acuity intelligence environments. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and technical innovation, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors who demonstrate proven expertise in classified systems integration and secure software development lifecycles. A staunch advocate for socioeconomic inclusion, Paulson directs 100% of her procurements toward small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring equitable access for disadvantaged and service-disabled veteran-owned firms. Her consistent use of full small business set-asides reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate a resilient, innovative small business base capable of meeting the Defense Intelligence Agency’s evolving technical demands. Her primary procurement focus lies in three NAICS categories: 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training), 561621 (Security Systems Services), and 561210 (Facilities Support Services). She frequently acquires specialized training programs for intelligence analysts, physical and cyber security infrastructure, and mission-critical facilities operations—all tailored to support classified environments and ensure uninterrupted operational readiness.