Paulette Gary

Paulette D. Gary serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions, from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while supporting the agency’s mission through timely and efficient acquisition of essential food and beverage products. Her portfolio primarily consists of commercial procurement actions involving the sourcing of baked goods, dairy products, and wholesale grocery supplies, requiring deep familiarity with FAR Part 12 commercial item procedures and streamlined acquisition methods. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, her contracting patterns indicate consistent engagement with manufacturers and merchant wholesalers operating in the food supply chain. She typically works with vendors who meet stringent quality, safety, and delivery standards, fostering long-term partnerships with suppliers capable of scaling production to meet recurring government needs. Her approach emphasizes reliability, regulatory adherence, and performance-based contract management. Paulette demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-asides, reflecting a focus on broad market access and value-driven outcomes. Although she does not prioritize socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, her procurement strategy remains fully compliant with all small business participation goals, allowing eligible firms to compete on equal footing within open solicitations. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 311812 (Commercial Bakeries) and 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing), with significant activity also in 424410 (General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers) and 311511 (Fluid Milk Manufacturing). She specializes in acquiring shelf-stable and refrigerated food items for institutional use, demonstrating technical expertise in food safety standards, packaging specifications, and cold-chain logistics. Her domain knowledge ensures the acquisition of compliant, high-quality food products tailored to federal operational requirements.