Tamara P. Sawyer

Tamara Sawyer serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement development through contract award and administration. She plays a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations, particularly in the execution of small business set-asides and technical evaluations for construction and environmental services. Her portfolio primarily encompasses procurement actions under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with a strong emphasis on competitive solicitation processes that prioritize socioeconomic objectives and contractor performance accountability. Tamara routinely handles complex, multi-year contracts requiring detailed scope definition, risk assessment, and post-award oversight to ensure mission-critical services are delivered efficiently and in accordance with statutory mandates. Tamara collaborates extensively with small business contractors specializing in civil infrastructure, agricultural land management, and building systems installation. While no single contractor dominates her award portfolio, she maintains consistent working relationships with firms holding small business certifications, fostering long-term vendor engagement through clear communication, fair evaluation criteria, and timely contract modifications. Her approach emphasizes transparency and equitable opportunity, encouraging new entrants into federal contracting through mentorship and responsive pre-solicitation outreach. Tamara demonstrates an unwavering commitment to small business participation, with 100% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She actively prioritizes socioeconomic programs that empower small disadvantaged businesses, women-owned small businesses, and other qualified entities, ensuring federal dollars directly support underserved entrepreneurs. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to maximize competition among small firms while maintaining rigorous standards for performance and compliance. Her primary procurement focus lies in four NAICS categories: Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating (115112); Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220); Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990); and Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220). She specializes in acquiring services related to site development, infrastructure construction, and building systems integration, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with construction standards, environmental compliance, and mechanical systems procurement.