Thelma Dugger

Thelma Dugger serves as an Acquisition Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex procurement actions, from requirements validation and market research to contract award and administration. Her role is central to ensuring timely and compliant acquisition of critical hardware and engineered components aligned with national defense and infrastructure priorities. She specializes in competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements under FAR Part 15, with a focus on technical specifications for industrial manufacturing systems. Her acquisitions typically involve high-precision hardware, power transmission equipment, and specialized electronic components requiring rigorous engineering validation and supply chain assurance. Thelma cultivates strategic relationships with a diverse pool of manufacturers and suppliers, primarily tier-one and tier-two industrial contractors with proven capabilities in precision fabrication and regulatory compliance. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages firms with ISO 9001 certification, ITAR/EAR compliance, and established quality control systems. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical evaluations, and source selection criteria that prioritize reliability, traceability, and long-term sustainment. Thelma’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open, unrestricted competition, with 100% of her awards issued under the “No Set-Aside” category. This indicates a deliberate focus on technical merit and industrial capacity over socioeconomic classifications, though she remains fully compliant with all small business participation goals and actively considers qualified small businesses when they meet stringent technical and production requirements. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 332510 (Hardware Manufacturing), where she acquires custom machined components, structural fittings, and electromechanical assemblies. She also frequently procures power transformers (335311), aircraft engine parts (336412), sealing devices (339991), and specialized electronic components (334419). Her domain expertise spans mechanical engineering systems, electromagnetic design, and industrial automation, making her a key liaison between technical stakeholders and contracting teams in mission-critical hardware acquisition.