Cherissa Tamayori

Cherissa Tamayori serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions in advanced defense and aerospace technologies. She plays a critical role in executing the agency’s mission to secure mission-critical systems through compliant, transparent contracting processes. Her portfolio primarily encompasses high-technology hardware and engineering services, with a focus on systems requiring rigorous certification and performance validation. She handles full lifecycle procurements—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and national security requirements. Her contractor relationships are centered on Tier 1 defense contractors and specialized manufacturers with proven capabilities in avionics, ordnance, and naval systems. She routinely engages with firms possessing ITAR compliance, ISO 9001 certification, and Department of Defense Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) experience. Her working pattern emphasizes long-term partnerships with vendors who demonstrate technical excellence, supply chain resilience, and robust quality control protocols, often leveraging Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) and Other Transaction Authority (OTA) mechanisms to accelerate innovation. Cherissa’s procurement strategy reflects a strong preference for unrestricted competition, with 100% of her awards issued under the No Set-Aside category. While she does not prioritize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her approach ensures full and open competition while maintaining strict technical and compliance standards. This reflects a mission-driven focus on capability over socioeconomic classification, prioritizing operational readiness and system interoperability. Her primary industry focus lies in NAICS 334511 for navigation and guidance systems, 332993 for ammunition manufacturing, and 336611 for shipbuilding and repair. She frequently procures radar systems, precision-guided munitions, naval propulsion components, and integrated electronic warfare suites. Her technical expertise spans electromechanical systems, ruggedized computing, and defense-grade electronics manufacturing, positioning her as a specialist in high-reliability, mission-critical procurement domains.