Lynn M. Tanno

Lynn M. Tanno serves as a Contract Specialist within the W2SD Endist Norfolk office of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions supporting critical military infrastructure modernization across the Eastern United States. She executes complex acquisitions for construction, facility renovation, and related engineering services essential to operational readiness and force protection. Her portfolio primarily includes firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts under FAR Part 36, with a focus on delivering resilient military housing, administrative facilities, and utility systems aligned with Army sustainability and resilience standards. Tanno maintains established relationships with key contractors including Clark Construction Group LLC, Sawyer Services Inc., Vanar Eastern JV1, LLC, and Ritz Construction Inc., reflecting a preference for experienced, high-performance firms with proven track records in military construction and facility support. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous oversight, and collaborative vendor engagement to ensure compliance with Army engineering specifications and safety protocols. She routinely works with contractors possessing specialized capabilities in mechanical systems, institutional building construction, and facility modernization. A strong advocate for socioeconomic inclusion, Tanno consistently prioritizes small business participation, with nearly 40% of her awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She actively promotes service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) set-asides and HUBZone opportunities, reflecting a deliberate strategy to broaden the industrial base and enhance contractor diversity. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a balanced commitment to both competitive small business engagement and mission-critical delivery through qualified large firms. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 238220 (plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning), 236220 (commercial and institutional building construction), and 337214 (office furniture manufacturing), underscoring expertise in integrated facility systems and interior fit-outs. She specializes in procuring turnkey construction services, HVAC installations, and institutional-grade furnishings that support long-term military housing and administrative operations.