Paula A King

Paula A. King is a procurement professional with a demonstrated focus on technical and specialized acquisitions supporting national security and scientific infrastructure. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning analytical instrumentation, communications equipment, and technical training services, ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical operational needs. Her work supports the acquisition lifecycle from requirements definition through contract award and administration, with an emphasis on sourcing high-performance equipment and expert services critical to laboratory, defense, and workforce development missions. While specific contractor names are not available, her contracting patterns indicate a preference for establishing long-term vendor partnerships with manufacturers of precision instruments and defense-related components, as well as niche service providers in management consulting and computer training. She consistently engages with both large-tier suppliers and small business concerns, fostering competitive environments that prioritize technical capability, compliance, and delivery reliability. King exhibits a strong commitment to small business participation, with 62.5% of her acquisitions designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize opportunities for small businesses across socioeconomic categories, including those certified under HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB programs. Her procurement approach aligns with federal goals to broaden supplier diversity and strengthen the small business industrial base. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), indicating deep expertise in procuring advanced scientific equipment such as spectrometers and chromatography systems. Additional emphasis on NAICS 334220 (Radio and Wireless Communications Equipment) and 611420 (Computer Training) reveals a technical domain spanning defense communications, laboratory automation, and workforce upskilling. Her work bridges the gap between cutting-edge technology acquisition and practical operational readiness.