Marla K. McDuffie

Marla K. McDuffie serves as a key procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions in defense and aerospace-related technical domains. She plays a central role in executing the agency’s contracting strategy by overseeing the solicitation, evaluation, and award of contracts for high-value engineering, aviation systems, and support services. Her portfolio emphasizes technical procurement under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with a focus on ensuring compliance, competitive bidding, and mission-critical delivery. McDuffie routinely handles full and open competitions as well as targeted set-asides, aligning acquisitions with national security and aviation modernization objectives. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, McDuffie’s procurement patterns suggest consistent engagement with prime contractors specializing in aerospace component manufacturing, systems integration, and engineering services. Her working relationships likely include both large defense primes and niche suppliers with expertise in avionics, navigation systems, and technical support services. She maintains a procurement approach grounded in performance-based contracting and risk mitigation, ensuring vendors meet stringent technical and quality standards. McDuffie demonstrates a strong preference for full and open competition, with 94.7% of her acquisitions conducted without set-asides. However, she actively supports small business participation through targeted use of the SBA Certified Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) program, reflecting a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic diversity in the supplier base. Her contracting patterns indicate a balanced approach—prioritizing competition while strategically leveraging small business authorities to expand capability and innovation. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and 541330 (Engineering Services), each accounting for 21.1% of her activity. She also regularly procures services under NAICS 561210 (Facilities Support Services) and 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing), underscoring her expertise in aviation systems, technical engineering, and mission-critical infrastructure support.