Victoria K. McDaris

Victoria K. McDaris serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions across engineering, aerospace, and advanced electronics sectors. She plays a critical role in executing agency mission-critical contracts, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement strategies with technical and operational requirements. Her portfolio primarily encompasses engineering services, aircraft component manufacturing, and specialized electronic systems, requiring deep technical understanding and rigorous source selection processes. McDaris consistently applies competitive contracting methodologies to secure high-integrity solutions that support national defense and technological innovation. While specific contractor names are not available, her procurement patterns indicate a preference for established industry vendors with proven capabilities in aerospace engineering and precision component manufacturing. She engages with both large prime contractors and qualified small businesses, fostering competitive bidding environments that emphasize technical merit, past performance, and regulatory compliance. Her approach reflects a balanced emphasis on capability and market diversity, ensuring reliable delivery of mission-critical systems without compromising acquisition integrity. McDaris exhibits a strong inclination toward open competition, with 85.7% of her acquisitions issued as non-set-aside solicitations under FAR Part 12 and Part 15. However, she actively supports small business participation, allocating 14.3% of awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured commitment to socioeconomic objectives without compromising mission needs. Her contracting patterns reflect a strategic balance between maximizing competition and fulfilling statutory small business goals. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), where she procures systems design, analysis, and integration support; NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), involving specialized avionics and structural components; and NAICS 334419 (Other Electronic Component Manufacturing), covering custom circuitry and embedded systems. She also manages niche service contracts under NAICS 811219, indicating expertise in specialized repair and maintenance of complex technical equipment. Her domain expertise centers on high-reliability systems requiring strict adherence to military and aerospace standards.