Mary Kae Ozello

Mary Kae Ozello serves as a procurement professional within the Defense Logistics Agency’s Land and Maritime division, supporting the operational readiness of naval, land, and expeditionary military systems through the acquisition of critical mechanical, electrical, and fabricated metal components. She manages complex contracting actions for high-reliability parts including industrial valves, sealing devices, power transmission equipment, and ordnance accessories, ensuring mission-critical platforms remain fully functional in austere environments. Her work is integral to sustaining the DLA’s global logistics mission by securing components that directly impact the performance and safety of military vehicles, ships, and fielded systems. Ozello maintains collaborative relationships with a broad base of industrial manufacturers and specialized suppliers, primarily engaged in the production of precision electromechanical systems. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms possessing AS9100 and ISO 9001 certifications, emphasizing quality assurance and supply chain resilience. Her contracting approach prioritizes technical compliance, long-term sustainment capability, and vendor responsiveness to urgent operational requirements, fostering partnerships with both large-tier suppliers and agile small businesses capable of rapid prototyping and just-in-time delivery. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 93.5% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides, underscoring a focus on technical merit and performance over socioeconomic preferences. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation, with modest but consistent allocations to Total Small Business, HUBZone, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-asides, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both mission efficacy and socioeconomic goals. Ozello’s primary procurement focus lies within NAICS codes 335312 (Motor and Generator Manufacturing), 334514 (Totalizing Fluid Meter Manufacturing), and 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Electrical Signals), reflecting deep expertise in electrical control systems, fluid measurement, and precision instrumentation. She routinely acquires components for power distribution, sensor integration, and automated control systems critical to modern military platforms, requiring specialized knowledge in electromagnetic compatibility, environmental ruggedization, and military-grade testing standards.