Theresa Tucker

Theresa Tucker serves as the Government Property Administrator for the Headquarters Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), where she plays a critical role in safeguarding federal property accountability across defense acquisition programs. In this capacity, she ensures the proper management, tracking, and disposition of government-furnished equipment and materials provided to defense contractors, directly supporting DCMA’s mission of contractual integrity and operational readiness. Her work bridges contract administration and property compliance, overseeing the lifecycle of high-value assets used in defense production, maintenance, and logistics operations. She routinely engages with contractors to verify adherence to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 45 requirements and coordinates with contract specialists to resolve property discrepancies, ensuring that taxpayer-funded assets are utilized efficiently and in full compliance with DoD standards. Theresa Tucker collaborates closely with a broad spectrum of defense contractors, including prime systems integrators and Tier 1 manufacturers responsible for delivering complex military platforms and support equipment. Her working relationships are characterized by rigorous oversight and proactive communication, ensuring that contractor property management systems meet DoD and DCMA audit readiness standards. She does not award contracts but provides essential property administration support that underpins contract performance, working in tandem with contracting officers to enforce compliance and mitigate risk. Her procurement support activities reflect a strong emphasis on non-set-aside acquisitions, with 100% of her associated property transactions conducted under full and open competition. She does not prioritize socioeconomic set-asides, as her role centers on property accountability rather than award selection, aligning with DCMA’s mandate for neutral, performance-based oversight. While specific NAICS codes are not applicable to her administrative function, her expertise spans defense logistics, aerospace systems, and military equipment maintenance domains. She routinely interacts with contractors engaged in the procurement, installation, and sustainment of mission-critical hardware, demonstrating deep familiarity with defense supply chain processes and asset tracking systems such as the Defense Property Accountability System (DPAS).