Jara Tartt

Jara Tartt serves as a key procurement professional within the W6QK Acc-apg Cont Ct Wash Ofc, supporting the Department of the Army’s mission to advance critical C5ISR capabilities for land and expeditionary forces. Responsible for managing complex acquisitions in electro-optic/infrared sensor systems, precision navigation and guidance technologies, and ruggedized power generation solutions, Tartt ensures timely delivery of mission-critical equipment that enhances battlefield situational awareness and operational resilience. Their work directly supports the integration of next-generation defense technologies into fielded platforms, requiring deep technical understanding of military-grade hardware and systems engineering requirements. Tartt maintains a consistent working relationship with Cummins Power Generation Inc., a primary contractor for ruggedized power and energy solutions tailored to expeditionary environments. Their procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships with firms capable of delivering high-reliability, militarily certified systems under stringent environmental and performance standards. While major industrial primes dominate the portfolio, Tartt actively cultivates collaborations with specialized engineering firms capable of rapid prototyping and field validation of sensor and power subsystems. Set-aside preferences reflect a strategic balance, with 80% of acquisitions conducted as full and open competition and 20% reserved for total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This pattern demonstrates a deliberate commitment to small business participation without compromising mission readiness, favoring small businesses with proven technical capability in defense-relevant domains rather than socioeconomic categories alone. The procurement portfolio is evenly split between NAICS 335312 (Motor and Generator Manufacturing) and 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), underscoring expertise in both hardware production and specialized engineering support. Tartt routinely acquires high-efficiency, shock-resistant power systems and mission-specific technical services for sensor integration, signal processing, and field testing, reflecting a strong technical focus on survivable, deployable C5ISR architectures.