Tamara Feist-Hatfield

Tamara Feist-Hatfield serves as a Contracting Officer with the FA4861 99 Cons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical capabilities that sustain airpower readiness. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions spanning communications infrastructure, specialized equipment maintenance, and facility construction projects essential to command-and-control operations. Her work ensures the timely delivery of secure broadcasting, surveillance, and logistics systems that support operational continuity across global Air Force installations. Feist-Hatfield is responsible for the full lifecycle of contract execution—from solicitation and evaluation to award and closeout—adhering strictly to FAR and DFARS compliance while aligning procurements with strategic modernization goals. While specific contractor names are not currently available, her procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with a broad spectrum of vendors, including small businesses, mid-tier contractors, and specialized service providers. She fosters collaborative relationships with firms capable of delivering technical precision in maintenance, facility integration, and administrative support, often requiring niche expertise in military-grade systems and compliance with security protocols. Feist-Hatfield demonstrates a balanced commitment to socioeconomic programs, with nearly equal distribution between total small business set-asides and non-set-aside awards, alongside a notable 14.3% preference for 8(a) competed contracts. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for disadvantaged businesses while maintaining competitive rigor. Her approach supports the Air Force’s broader objective of fostering a resilient, diverse supplier base capable of meeting urgent operational demands. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS categories including commercial and industrial machinery repair (811310), janitorial services (561720), office administrative services (561110), and prefabricated wood building manufacturing (321992). These reflect a hybrid need for both technical infrastructure support and facility sustainment, underscoring her expertise in managing complex, multi-domain acquisitions that bridge operational readiness with base-level logistics.