Paula M Buckley

Paula M. Buckley serves as a Procurement Technician responsible for supporting the acquisition lifecycle for complex technical systems within a federal organization. She plays a critical role in executing solicitations, evaluating vendor responses, and ensuring compliance with FAR regulations for high-precision procurement actions. Her work primarily supports the procurement of specialized aerospace and electronic components, coordinating with engineering stakeholders to define technical requirements and manage contract documentation. Buckley’s responsibilities include preparing RFQs, conducting market research, and facilitating source selection processes for mission-critical hardware and subsystems. While specific contractor names are not available, her procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with manufacturers of aircraft subsystems, electronic assemblies, and switchgear systems. She routinely works with both large-tier defense contractors and small businesses capable of meeting stringent technical specifications for aviation and defense applications. Her working relationships emphasize technical alignment, timely delivery, and adherence to quality assurance standards, particularly for components requiring MIL-SPEC or AS9100 certification. Buckley demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately 25% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. A minimal portion—just 0.2%—is designated for HUBZone firms, indicating a primary focus on general small business eligibility rather than targeted socioeconomic programs. Her contracting approach prioritizes broad small business inclusion while maintaining rigorous technical performance standards. Her procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in aviation subsystems. She also frequently procures printed circuit assemblies and electronic components under NAICS 334418 and 334419, indicating specialized knowledge in avionics and embedded systems. Additional activity in switchgear manufacturing (NAICS 335313) and aeronautical instrumentation (NAICS 334511) underscores her technical proficiency in defense and aerospace electronics procurement.