Tamara Ann Gage

Tamara Ann Gage serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QK Siad Contracting Office, part of the Department of the Army, where she oversees the acquisition of specialized industrial maintenance and infrastructure support services critical to sustaining military installation readiness. Her portfolio centers on the procurement of ground and treated mineral and earth manufacturing services, including site preparation, soil stabilization, aggregate processing, and related construction materials essential for heavy equipment operations and facility foundations. She manages full lifecycle contracts for repair, installation, and leasing of specialized equipment tied to fluid systems, electrical networks, and heavy machinery infrastructure, ensuring alignment with Army logistical and operational sustainability goals. Gage maintains consistent, long-term relationships with a select group of contractors including WESTEX GROUP, INC, GMP MANUFACTURING LLC, LALANDERS LLC, FSR CONSULTING LLC, and MORGAN INGLAND LLC. These vendors are frequently awarded for their technical expertise in industrial earthworks, mineral treatment, and facility-grade material supply, reflecting a pattern of recompeting with proven performers who meet stringent military-grade specifications. Her contracting approach prioritizes reliability, compliance, and performance-based outcomes, fostering collaborative partnerships with contractors who demonstrate consistent quality control and on-time delivery. She exclusively employs Total Small Business Set-Aside authorities under FAR 19.5, ensuring 100% of her acquisitions are reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate, agency-aligned strategy to maximize socioeconomic participation, with awards directed toward small businesses capable of delivering specialized industrial services without reliance on large prime contractors. Her contracting patterns underscore a strong institutional commitment to empowering small business innovation in defense infrastructure support. Gage’s technical focus is narrowly concentrated on NAICS 327992, Ground or Treated Mineral and Earth Manufacturing, encompassing the procurement of crushed stone, stabilized soils, engineered fills, and chemically treated aggregates used in runway pads, vehicle hardstands, and drainage structures. Her domain expertise lies in the intersection of civil engineering materials and military construction standards, ensuring procurement decisions align with Army Corps of Engineers specifications and environmental compliance requirements.