Darrell L. Tardiff

Darrell L. Tardiff serves as a Contracting Officer within the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), operating under the Department of Defense, where he is responsible for managing the acquisition of mission-critical geospatial intelligence technologies and services. He plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s strategic modernization goals by overseeing the procurement of advanced analytical systems, data infrastructure, and software solutions that enable timely and actionable intelligence delivery. His portfolio primarily consists of complex, performance-based contracts for custom software development and systems integration, ensuring alignment with NGA’s operational requirements and cybersecurity standards. Tardiff maintains a consistent working relationship with ECS Federal, LLC, a trusted contractor with deep expertise in geospatial analytics and mission support systems. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical proficiency, past performance, and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. He engages primarily with established systems integrators and IT service providers capable of delivering scalable, secure, and mission-tailored solutions under firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contract types. Tardiff’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of his awards issued without set-aside designations. While he does not currently utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his procurement strategy prioritizes technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with NGA’s urgent operational demands. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) and 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), reflecting a specialization in bespoke geospatial software development, algorithmic modeling, data fusion platforms, and cloud-enabled analytical environments. He consistently seeks vendors with proven experience in geospatial intelligence workflows, remote sensing data processing, and secure enterprise architecture—ensuring NGA’s technological edge in national security operations.