Marie D. McClendon

Marie D. McClendon serves as an Acquisition Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions for critical industrial components and mechanical hardware. Her role centers on ensuring timely, compliant, and cost-effective acquisition of mission-critical parts aligned with federal contracting regulations. She executes solicitations, evaluates proposals, negotiates contract terms, and administers awards under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), with a primary focus on manufacturing supply chains. McClendon’s acquisitions are instrumental in supporting operational readiness through the reliable procurement of standardized fasteners and sealing systems essential to defense, aerospace, and industrial infrastructure. Her contractor relationships are primarily with manufacturers specializing in precision-engineered hardware, including bolt, nut, screw, rivet, and washer producers, as well as gasket and sealing device fabricators. She maintains consistent engagement with vendors capable of meeting stringent quality standards such as AS9100 and ISO 9001, favoring suppliers with proven capacity for high-volume production and consistent conformance to technical specifications. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she cultivates a network of reliable, pre-qualified vendors with demonstrated performance in delivery, inspection, and documentation compliance. McClendon demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 87.5% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions. However, she actively supports small business participation, consistently awarding 12.5% of her contracts under Total Small Business Set-Asides per FAR 19.5. Her approach reflects a balanced commitment to maximizing competition while ensuring meaningful opportunities for small manufacturers capable of meeting technical and volume requirements. Her procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 332722 (Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing) and NAICS 339991 (Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing). She specializes in procuring standardized mechanical components used in high-reliability applications, requiring deep familiarity with material specifications, dimensional tolerances, and certification requirements. Her technical expertise lies in industrial fastening and sealing systems critical to mechanical and structural integrity across government-operated systems.