Jason Tanamor

Jason N. Tanamor serves as a Contract Specialist within the W071 Endist Portland office of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, where he manages the acquisition of heavy civil engineering, environmental consulting, and specialized technical services critical to the operational resilience of federal waterways and defense-related infrastructure across the Pacific Northwest. His portfolio includes complex procurements under FAR Part 13 and Part 14, with a focus on design-build, professional services, and construction contracts that support hydropower, flood control, and navigational system maintenance. Tanamor plays a pivotal role in aligning procurement strategy with the agency’s mission to ensure regulatory compliance, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure readiness. He maintains consistent working relationships with leading engineering and construction firms including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES INC., HDR ENGINEERING INC, TETRA TECH, INC., and CORNFORTH-GANNETT FLEMING. These partnerships reflect a preference for established contractors with proven expertise in civil infrastructure, environmental remediation, and hydraulic engineering. Tanamor fosters collaborative, performance-based contracting environments that emphasize technical rigor, schedule adherence, and compliance with federal environmental standards. Tanamor demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 56% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. His procurement patterns consistently prioritize small business participation, including firms certified under HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB programs, reflecting a deliberate strategy to enhance competition and community economic development. He actively promotes small business outreach and mentorship initiatives to broaden the pool of qualified vendors in the region. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 541990 (Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services) and 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services), with significant activity in 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) and 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing). He specializes in acquiring services related to dam safety, waterway maintenance, environmental impact assessments, and infrastructure modernization, demonstrating deep technical understanding of federal water resource and defense infrastructure domains.