Paula Mcclary

Paula L. McClary serves as a key procurement professional within the Defense Logistics Agency’s Land and Maritime organization, responsible for managing complex acquisitions of mission-critical mechanical and fabricated metal components essential to naval, land, and expeditionary military systems. She specializes in sourcing industrial valves, fluid power fittings, power transmission equipment, and ordnance accessories that ensure the operational readiness of armored vehicles, ships, and tactical platforms. Her acquisitions are grounded in strict compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation standards, emphasizing technical performance, supply chain reliability, and lifecycle sustainment for defense-critical hardware. McClary maintains longstanding relationships with core contractors including Triman Industries Inc., ECI Defense Group, Inc., ITL LLC, Kampi Components Co Inc, and ASRC Federal Facilities Logistics, LLC. These partnerships are characterized by consistent performance, technical expertise in precision metal fabrication, and proven capability to meet stringent military specifications for durability and interoperability. Her contracting approach prioritizes established vendors with demonstrated experience in producing high-reliability components under demanding environmental and operational conditions, fostering long-term supplier collaboration to mitigate supply chain risk. Her procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 91% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, indicating a focus on broad market competition to ensure optimal technical and cost outcomes. The remaining 9% are awarded under Total Small Business Set-Aside authorities, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to small business participation without compromising mission-critical requirements. McClary’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 332911 (Industrial Valve Manufacturing), accounting for over 70% of her activity, followed by fluid power valve and hose fitting manufacturing (332912). She routinely procures precision-engineered components such as ball valves, check valves, hydraulic fittings, and related assemblies used in fuel, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems across military platforms, reflecting deep technical expertise in fluid control systems and mechanical subsystems critical to defense readiness.