Paula Mcclary

Paula McClary serves as a primary contracting professional within the Defense Logistics Agency’s Land and Maritime organization, responsible for managing the acquisition of critical mechanical and fluid power components essential to the operational readiness of naval, land, and expeditionary military systems. She oversees the procurement of industrial valves, sealing devices, power transmission parts, and ordnance accessories, ensuring timely delivery of high-performance, mission-critical hardware to sustain global defense operations. Her work directly supports DLA’s core mission of maintaining logistical continuity for Department of Defense platforms through strategic sourcing of fabricated metal and fluid control components. McClary maintains strong, ongoing relationships with key contractors including Triman Industries Inc., ECI Defense Group, Inc., ITL LLC, Kampi Components Co. Inc., and ASRC Federal Facilities Logistics, LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established suppliers with proven capabilities in precision metal fabrication, fluid system integration, and defense-grade component manufacturing. Her contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical compliance, and supply chain resilience, fostering long-term vendor collaborations that prioritize quality assurance and just-in-time delivery for time-sensitive military requirements. Her procurement strategy reflects a strong emphasis on open competition, with 81.3% of acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions, while maintaining a consistent 18.7% allocation to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Though not focused on specific socioeconomic categories like 8(a) or HUBZone, McClary actively supports small business participation through broad-based competitive solicitations that enable qualified small manufacturers to compete for mission-critical contracts. Her technical expertise centers on NAICS 332911 (Industrial Valve Manufacturing), which accounts for 77.5% of her portfolio, alongside related categories in fluid power systems and engine components. She specializes in procuring pressure-regulating valves, hydraulic fittings, and mechanical assemblies used in armored vehicles, shipboard systems, and field-deployable ordnance platforms, demonstrating deep familiarity with military specifications and industrial standards governing fluid control and mechanical integrity.