Candice L. Tehrani

Candice L. Tehrani serves as a Contract Specialist within the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), where she plays a critical role in executing complex acquisitions to support the development and fielding of integrated missile defense systems. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of contract actions—from requirements validation and solicitation to award and administration—she ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing MDA’s mission to protect U.S. and allied forces against ballistic missile threats. Her portfolio primarily encompasses technical services related to systems integration, logistics analysis, and operational testing, with a focus on enabling layered defense architectures through timely and compliant procurement practices. Tehrani maintains consistent working relationships with prime contractors including Lockheed Martin Corp and Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, firms with deep expertise in missile defense technologies, sensor modernization, and guided weapon system integration. She also collaborates with Jacobs Technology Inc., leveraging their engineering and operational support capabilities. These partnerships are characterized by long-term, performance-based contract structures designed to meet evolving technical requirements and rapid prototyping timelines inherent to national missile defense programs. Her contracting activity reflects a 100% non-set-aside profile, indicating a strategic emphasis on full and open competition to access the highest-tier technical capabilities required for mission-critical defense systems. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through socioeconomic set-asides, her procurement approach remains aligned with broader DoD goals for market efficiency and innovation through broad vendor engagement. Tehrani’s procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 541614—Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services—reflecting her specialization in acquiring advanced logistics modeling, supply chain optimization, and systems engineering support essential to missile defense architecture sustainment. Her work supports the integration of sensor networks, interceptors, and command-and-control systems, requiring deep domain knowledge in defense logistics, operational readiness, and systems lifecycle management.