Velma L Shufford

Velma L. Shufford serves as a key procurement professional within the W6QK Acc Anad unit of the Department of the Army, supporting the sustainment and modernization of critical military industrial infrastructure. She manages acquisitions for advanced manufacturing equipment, precision measurement systems, and specialized maintenance services essential to maintaining the operational readiness of defense-critical machinery. Her portfolio includes procurement of welding and soldering systems, rail and armored vehicle maintenance tools, and associated technical services, ensuring that Army industrial facilities remain capable of supporting high-priority maintenance and production missions. Shufford’s work directly enables the Army’s industrial base resilience through strategic contracting aligned with national defense priorities. She maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including EASTER SEALS ALABAMA, INC., EDGE TECHNOLOGY DISTRIBUTORS, INC., AMERICAN MATERIAL HANDLING, INC., AANTILIA LLC, and APPLIED TEST SYSTEMS, LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in industrial automation, material handling, and precision testing equipment. Her contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical compliance, and long-term service support, often resulting in repeat engagements with contractors who demonstrate deep domain knowledge in military-grade machinery maintenance and calibration. Shufford’s procurement activity is overwhelmingly non-set-aside, with 88.9% of awards issued under full and open competition, reflecting a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic preferences. However, she maintains a steady 11.1% commitment to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a measured but intentional inclusion of qualified small businesses when market conditions permit. Her approach prioritizes mission-critical performance while still supporting broader small business participation goals. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 333992 (welding and soldering equipment manufacturing), 238290 (other building equipment contractors), 561621 (security systems services), 454310 (electronic shopping and mail-order houses), and 324110 (petroleum refineries), underscoring a technical domain spanning industrial equipment supply, facility support services, and specialized maintenance. This diverse yet targeted portfolio highlights her expertise in procuring complex, mission-critical systems for Army industrial operations.