Glenna J. Paulson

Glenna Paulson serves as a Contracting Specialist within the Virginia Contracting Activity (HHM402), a key 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, real-time data exploitation, and custom software development for national security applications. Her portfolio centers on complex, high-stakes contracts requiring strict compliance with federal acquisition regulations and security protocols, ensuring timely delivery of advanced technical capabilities to support intelligence analysts and operational units. She plays a vital role in translating mission requirements into legally sound, performance-based solicitations that align with DIA’s strategic priorities in engineering sciences and cyber-enabled intelligence systems. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Glenna maintains a consistent pattern of engaging with a diverse pool of vendors, including small businesses, emerging technology firms, and established defense contractors capable of meeting stringent security and compliance standards. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance outcomes, rigorous technical evaluation, and vendor accountability, fostering long-term partnerships with firms that demonstrate proven expertise in intelligence support environments and secure development lifecycles. Glenna exhibits a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 68.2% of her awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She actively prioritizes participation from small disadvantaged businesses, HUBZone firms, and other certified small business categories, ensuring equitable access to high-value intelligence support contracts. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to cultivate a resilient, diverse supplier base capable of meeting the agility and innovation demands of modern intelligence operations. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS codes 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services) and 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), with significant activity in security services (561612) and telecommunications (517919). She specializes in acquiring advanced technical solutions for data processing, systems integration, and secure infrastructure—domains critical to sustaining the Defense Intelligence Agency’s mission in counterterrorism, missile tracking, and real-time intelligence exploitation.