Tabitha Batten

Tabitha Batten serves as a Purchasing Agent responsible for managing the acquisition of critical goods and services to support operational infrastructure and technical capabilities. In this role, she executes solicitations, evaluates proposals, and administers contracts in alignment with federal procurement regulations, ensuring compliance, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery. Her acquisitions primarily span energy infrastructure, laboratory instrumentation, and information technology services, reflecting a technical procurement profile focused on mission-critical utility and analytical systems. She operates within a structured acquisition framework, balancing efficiency with regulatory adherence to meet agency operational needs. While specific contractor names are not available, her contracting patterns indicate consistent engagement with a diverse pool of vendors, including both large-capability providers and small businesses, particularly in specialized technical sectors. Her working relationships emphasize competitive bidding processes, with a preference for vendors demonstrating technical proficiency, past performance, and regulatory compliance. She maintains a disciplined approach to vendor evaluation, prioritizing quality, reliability, and adherence to contractual obligations across the lifecycle of each acquisition. Tabitha’s set-aside preferences reveal a strong commitment to small business participation, with 16.7% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, indicating intentional efforts to expand opportunities for small businesses in competitive procurements. The remaining 83.3% of awards are non-set-aside, suggesting a balanced approach that prioritizes market competition while still fostering socioeconomic goals. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate integration of small business inclusion without compromising acquisition efficiency or technical requirements. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Electric Power Distribution (221122), Industrial Gas Manufacturing (325120), and Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), underscoring expertise in energy systems, scientific instrumentation, and industrial supply chains. She also regularly procures computing infrastructure and data services (518210) and specialized maintenance services (811219), demonstrating a technical proficiency in both physical and digital infrastructure domains. Her procurement strategy reflects deep familiarity with complex technical specifications and regulatory standards governing these industries.