Amanda Tate

Amanda Tate serves as the primary contracting lead for FA9301 AFTC PZIO, a critical unit within the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining aerospace infrastructure and mission-critical facility operations. She manages a diverse portfolio of service-based acquisitions focused on maintenance, repair, and industrial support for Air Force installations, ensuring operational readiness through timely procurement of facilities support, communications equipment, and specialized technical services. Her role is central to executing the agency’s strategic imperative of maintaining aging infrastructure while integrating modernized systems that enhance safety and efficiency across aerospace facilities. Tate maintains established contracting relationships with key vendors including Data Monitor Systems Inc. and AT&T Corp., reflecting a preference for proven contractors with demonstrated capability in industrial monitoring systems and secure communications infrastructure. Her procurement patterns emphasize long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical reliability and compliance with federal acquisition regulations, often resulting in repeat engagements for complex, mission-essential services requiring specialized expertise and security clearances. While the majority of her acquisitions are unrestricted—64.9%—she consistently allocates 35.1% of opportunities to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a strong commitment to small business participation without favoring specific socioeconomic categories like 8(a) or HUBZone. Her approach balances broad competition with intentional support for small businesses capable of delivering facility and technical services. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Facilities Support Services (561210), Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (334310), and Radio and Television Broadcasting Equipment Manufacturing (334220), indicating deep expertise in procuring integrated facility systems, surveillance technologies, and secure communications hardware. She frequently acquires services and equipment that support real-time monitoring, environmental controls, and mission-critical communications, positioning her at the intersection of infrastructure sustainment and advanced technical procurement.