Addam C. Tate

Addam C. Tate serves as a Contract Specialist within the W6QM Micc-ft Sill under the Department of the Army, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of mission-enabling acquisitions that sustain operational readiness at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. His work centers on procuring professional, logistical, and infrastructure support services critical to military training and quality-of-life programs. Tate handles a diverse portfolio of contract actions under FAR Part 12 and Part 13, with a focus on service-based requirements including security systems, educational support, and technical infrastructure. He ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the agency’s strategic priorities of reliable on-post operations and force readiness. Tate maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including CDSI, INC., WASTE SOLUTIONS LLC, FOREIGN POLICY RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC, MDM MAC ENTERPRISES INC, and TRI-CITY INDUSTRIAL, LLC. These partnerships reflect a balanced mix of specialized service providers, facilities maintenance contractors, and research organizations supporting defense-related missions. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and long-term vendor reliability, fostering collaborative relationships with firms capable of delivering scalable, mission-critical support across multiple domains. His procurement patterns demonstrate a strong preference for open competition, with 72.7% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. However, he actively supports socioeconomic programs, regularly awarding contracts to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (9.1%) and HUBZone firms (4.5%), while maintaining a consistent 13.6% allocation to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate, balanced commitment to expanding opportunities for small and veteran-owned enterprises without compromising mission needs. Tate’s primary NAICS focus areas include 541990 (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), 561621 (Security Systems Services), and 611710 (Educational Support Services), indicating deep expertise in procuring training support, security infrastructure, and administrative services for military personnel. He also frequently sources computing infrastructure and commercial construction services, demonstrating technical fluency across both IT and facility sustainment domains.