Tammy J. Proffitt

Tammy J. Proffitt serves as Director of the Office of Small Business Programs at the Defense Human Resources Activity, where she leads strategic initiatives to integrate small business participation into the agency’s human capital and digital transformation procurements. In this role, she ensures compliance with federal small business goals while aligning acquisition strategies with the DoD’s mission to modernize workforce development systems, enhance administrative efficiency, and deploy scalable HR solutions. Proffitt oversees the planning and execution of solicitations for professional services, digital platforms, and operational support, acting as a key liaison between program offices and contractor communities to foster transparent, competitive procurement practices. Proffitt maintains longstanding relationships with a core group of prime contractors including MullenLowe US Inc., Booz Allen Hamilton Inc., A-Team Solutions LLC, Weris, Inc., and Fors Marsh Group LLC. These partnerships are primarily centered on professional and technical services supporting human resources modernization, data analytics, training system development, and organizational consulting. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established firms with proven expertise in federal HR systems, though she actively encourages subcontracting opportunities for small businesses within these prime agreements to broaden market access. Notably, Proffitt’s office pursues a 100% open competition approach, with no set-asides designated for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic categories. This reflects a strategic focus on maximizing competition among qualified vendors rather than reserving awards by socioeconomic status, while still ensuring small businesses can compete on equal footing through unrestricted solicitations and robust outreach. Her procurement portfolio is heavily concentrated in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and NAICS 721110 (Hotels and Motels), indicating a dual focus on IT services supporting HR digital transformation and lodging services for military and civilian personnel undergoing training, relocation, or temporary duty assignments. This unique blend underscores her expertise in managing both high-tech professional services and logistical support acquisitions critical to workforce readiness.