Danielle C. Tyler

Danielle C. Tyler serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing complex procurement actions across technical and defense-related domains. Her role centers on ensuring full compliance with federal acquisition regulations while delivering mission-critical capabilities through transparent, competitive processes. She specializes in soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts for advanced systems in aerospace, navigation, and maritime technologies, often coordinating with technical stakeholders to define performance requirements and risk mitigation strategies. Her acquisitions typically involve high-precision instrumentation, integrated systems, and specialized engineering services requiring rigorous testing and certification. While no specific contractor relationships are identifiable in the current dataset, Tyler routinely engages with a diverse pool of vendors, including prime contractors with deep technical expertise in defense systems and niche suppliers offering specialized components or software integration services. Her procurement approach emphasizes competitive bidding, clear performance metrics, and contract administration that ensures deliverables align with operational needs. She maintains a results-driven working relationship with industry partners, prioritizing accountability and technical fidelity over volume. Tyler’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 94.6% of her awards issued without set-aside restrictions. Nevertheless, she consistently supports small business participation, allocating 5.4% of her portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This demonstrates a measured but intentional commitment to fostering small business growth within high-barrier technical markets, without compromising mission readiness or procurement efficiency. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334511, encompassing the acquisition of search, detection, and guidance systems, alongside significant activity in shipbuilding and repair (336611). She also procures specialized computer services, including custom programming and broader IT support (541511 and 541519), reflecting a technical portfolio grounded in defense, aerospace, and maritime modernization. Her expertise spans both hardware-intensive systems and software-enabled capabilities, positioning her as a key liaison between operational requirements and industrial innovation.