Tamara Ann Gage

Tamara Gage serves as a Contract Specialist at the W6QK Siad Contracting Office within the Department of the Army, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurements that sustain military installation infrastructure. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of acquisition activities for industrial maintenance, construction, and equipment services, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and strategic readiness objectives. She routinely manages complex contracts for heavy machinery repair, fluid system installations, electrical network upgrades, and facility-related trades, aligning each acquisition with the Army’s operational sustainability goals. Gage maintains established working relationships with key contractors including WESTEX GROUP, INC, GMP MANUFACTURING LLC, LALANDERS LLC, FSR CONSULTING LLC, and MORGAN INGLAND LLC, fostering collaborative partnerships grounded in performance accountability and regulatory adherence. These vendors consistently deliver specialized trade services across industrial and facility maintenance domains, reflecting a pattern of repeat engagement with firms demonstrating technical proficiency and reliable delivery in high-stakes environments. A strong advocate for small business participation, Gage prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, which account for over 60% of her portfolio, while also incorporating HUBZone set-asides to support economically disadvantaged regions. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic programs, ensuring equitable access for qualified small businesses while maintaining mission-critical standards. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors) and 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair and Maintenance), with additional emphasis on electrical contracting (238210) and facility infrastructure (238290). She specializes in acquiring skilled labor services for complex mechanical, electrical, and structural systems, demonstrating deep expertise in technical domains critical to military base resilience and operational continuity.